Randy Jones Appraisal

Sports Illustrated Magazine featuring Randy Jones, July 12, 1976

This item is a vintage issue of Sports Illustrated magazine, dated July 12, 1976, and originally priced at 'ONE DOLLAR'. The cover features a prominent image of baseball pitcher Randy Jones of the San Diego Padres in mid-pitching motion. He is wearing a white uniform with dark (likely brown or black) and gold/yellow accents on the sleeves and cap, consistent with the Padres' uniforms of that era. His cap bears the 'SD' logo. The headline reads 'THREAT TO WIN 30' with a sub-headline 'San Diego's Confounding Randy Jones'. A baseball is depicted in motion near the 'Sports Illustrated' masthead. The magazine exhibits signs of wear commensurate with its age, including visible creasing, edge wear, and potential discoloration, though specific damage like tears or severe stains isn't distinctly visible from the provided image. There is a faded mailing label visible on the bottom left corner of the cover, partially obscured but showing an address for 'MR. BRIAN BUCHANAN, 2351 ROCHESTER MI 40063'. The overall condition suggests it has been handled and stored over the years but appears largely intact. This magazine represents popular American sports culture from the mid-1970s and is a collectible item for sports enthusiasts, particularly followers of baseball and the San Diego Padres.