Sports Illustrated Magazine, December 18, 2014 - Madison Bumgarner 'Sportsman of the Year'

This item is a copy of Sports Illustrated magazine, specifically the December 18, 2014 issue, featuring Madison Bumgarner as the 'Sportsman of the Year.' The cover prominently displays a portrait of Madison Bumgarner, a baseball player, wearing a white San Francisco Giants uniform with 'GIANTS' emblazoned across the chest in brown lettering. He is also wearing a black baseball cap with a red 'SF' logo (partially visible). Bumgarner has a beard and long hair extending from under his cap. The setting appears to be an outdoor field with tall, dry, amber-colored grass or reeds surrounding him, creating a natural and somewhat rugged aesthetic. The Sports Illustrated logo is large and white with a blue outline, set against a bright blue sky background at the top of the cover. 'Sportsman of the Year' is printed in blue text above the 'Sports Illustrated' masthead. Additional text on the cover includes his name 'MADISON BUMGARNER' and 'By TOM VERDUCCI' in smaller blue lettering. At the bottom left, publication details 'DECEMBER 18, 2014' and a barcode with pricing information ($5.99 US, $6.99 CAN) are visible, along with the issue number 'DOUBLE ISSUE 8'. The magazine appears to be in good condition with minor wear typical of a handled publication, such as slight corner softening or surface impressions, but no significant tears, creases, or discoloration are immediately evident from the image. The colors are vibrant and the print quality seems high. This issue celebrates Bumgarner's achievements, likely related to his performance during the 2014 MLB season where he led the Giants to a World Series victory, making it a notable piece for collectors of sports memorabilia or fans of the San Francisco Giants.