Description
Sports Illustrated Magazine – May 14, 1990 – “Your Sneakers or Your Life” (Very Good Condition, No Label)
This May 14, 1990 issue of Sports Illustrated features one of the most unforgettable and socially charged covers of the decade:
"Your Sneakers or Your Life" — an in-depth exposé on the tragic violence surrounding sneakers and sports apparel in America’s urban centers.
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The magazine is in very good condition, showing minor edge wear typical for its age
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Blurred-out mailing label present on cover
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Comes in a protective plastic sleeve
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Combined shipping available—just ask
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Please review the photos to confirm condition
Table of Contents Highlights
36 – SENSELESS
By Rick Telander
A powerful and disturbing look at how kids across U.S. cities were being killed over sneakers and gear, often associated with drug culture and status.
20 – BOUND FOR GLORY
By William Nack
Unbridled wins the Kentucky Derby in an emotional triumph, delivering joy across the country for a woman whose story moved the racing world.
28 – OH, THOSE CHEEKY KNICKS
By Alexander Wolff
Maurice Cheeks helps lead the Knicks to an improbable comeback against the Celtics in the NBA Playoffs.
50 – NO MORE MR. NICE GUY
By Jay Greenberg
Controversial coach Mike Keenan leads the Chicago Blackhawks through a tough NHL playoff run, proving winning trumps popularity.
70 – BABY BOOM IN BIRDIELAND
By Sonja Steptoe
Profiles of women professional golfers balancing motherhood with competitive careers.
78 – SACKED BY THE PROS
By Douglas S. Looney
College quarterbacks Tony Rice and Major Harris face hard lessons during the NFL Draft.
96 – PRIMA DONA
By Rick Telander
A candid and complex portrait of Diego Maradona, both the genius and the controversy, on and off the pitch.
Collector’s Note
This issue is sought-after for its cultural commentary, hard-hitting journalism, and the iconic feature on sneaker-related violence, which has become a time capsule of early ’90s America.
An essential item for collectors of vintage sports magazines, social issue covers, or fans of NBA, NFL, and international soccer history.