Sports Illustrated Issue Appraisal

Sports Illustrated Magazine, November 8, 2010

This item is a copy of Sports Illustrated magazine, dated November 8, 2010. The front cover features a prominent image of two baseball players in San Francisco Giants uniforms, shaking hands and celebrating on the field. The player on the right, identified as Brian Wilson (pitcher), has a noticeable beard, while the catcher on the left is Buster Posey. The headline 'FEELS SO GOOD PITCHING, PITCHING, PITCHING' in large, capitalized white letters with a black outline dominates the lower half of the cover, beneath the 'WORLD SERIES' sub-headline. The article, 'By Tom Verducci,' is also visible. The iconic 'Sports Illustrated' logo in red with white outlining is centered at the top, below an 'NFL MIDSEASON REPORT' banner detailing topics such as 'THE YEAR OF SPECIAL TEAMS,' 'PETER KING'S ALL-PRO PICKS,' and 'THE ART OF THE PASS.' The cover's background suggests a vibrant green baseball field. Visible condition issues include minor creasing and wear along the edges, especially the spine and corners, consistent with a used magazine of its age. The overall paper quality appears to be standard glossy magazine stock. The cover has a contemporary feel, typical of early 21st-century sports publications. The barcode is present on the bottom right, along with pricing information ($4.99) and issue number '05'. A small caption at the bottom left reads 'Closer Brian Wilson (right) and catcher Buster Posey celebrate the end of the Giants' 56-year World Series drought.' This issue commemorates the San Francisco Giants' 2010 World Series victory, a significant event in baseball history, giving it potential appeal to collectors of sports memorabilia or Giants fans. The construction is a standard saddle-stitched magazine format.