Description
Sports Illustrated Magazine – December 25, 1989 / January 1, 1990 – Greg LeMond Cover (No Label, Very Good Condition)
Celebrate one of cycling’s most remarkable comebacks with the December 25, 1989 / January 1, 1990 double issue of Sports Illustrated, featuring Greg LeMond as the 1989 Sportsman of the Year. Known for his razor-thin Tour de France victory, LeMond’s return to the podium after surviving a near-fatal accident stands as one of the greatest stories in modern sports.
This vintage issue is in very good condition, with only minor wear along the edges consistent with age.
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No mailing label
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Includes protective plastic sleeve
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The exact item is pictured — please review all images for condition
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Combined shipping available upon request
Key Features & Table of Contents
Cover Story
Le Grand LeMond – by E.M. Swift (page 54)
A gripping account of Greg LeMond’s extraordinary Tour de France victory and comeback from near tragedy, earning him the title of Sportsman of the Year.
Additional Notable Articles
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Fight to the Finish – by Peter King (page 26)
An NFL weekend left 17 teams scrambling for a playoff berth in a wild postseason race. -
The Ax Falls at Toledo – by Douglas S. Looney (page 32)
A look at the firing of Coach Dan Simrell, whose integrity couldn’t save his position at Toledo. -
Fast New Pace – by Hank Hersch (page 34)
The Indiana Pacers enjoy a surprising resurgence with hopes to prove they belong among the league's elite. -
A Long Way from L.A. – by Austin Murphy (page 44)
Colorado quarterback Darian Hagan’s journey from the streets of Watts to college football prominence. -
Boy, Oh Boy, What a Year! – by Douglas S. Looney (page 66)
A feature on 13-year-old Chris Drury, a Little League World Series hero and national hockey champion. -
Pictures ’89 (page 86)
A 30-page photographic retrospective capturing the year’s most powerful and unforgettable sports images. -
They Never Gave Up – by Richard Hoffer (page 117)
Profiles of five athletes who overcame severe, career-ending injuries and found new purpose in life.
Collector's Highlights
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Double issue covering the close of 1989 and start of 1990
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Greg LeMond honored as Sportsman of the Year
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Features a large-format year-end photo essay
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Excellent historical value for cycling fans, collectors, and enthusiasts of 1980s sports history
This Sports Illustrated issue is a compelling artifact that captures both the drama and triumph of sport at the close of the decade.