Original 1954 Press-Run First Issue o August 16, 1954 Sports Illustrated Magazine.  Not a replica or a special anniversary issue.  Complete 146-page, Volume 1, number 1 original.

Cover depicts Night Baseball in Milwaukee featuring Milwaukee Braves slugger Eddie Mathews at the plate.

Loads of great articles and pictures within.  Highlight of the magazine is the inclusion of a trifold sheet showing Topps baseball cards.  Notable cards on this sheet include Ted Williams, Willie Mays, Duke Snider, Jackie Robinson and Eddie Mathews.

Spine and all pages intact.

Excellent Condition

Certificate of Authenticity from Sports Illustrated, Signed by Donald M. Elliman Jr. President of Sports Illustrated - dated January 28, 1994.