Did you know that the first issue of Sports Illustrated reached consumers in August 1954? Or how about the fact that there are still approximately three million subscribers today?

Even with online technology taking over the world, there are still people who prefer reading magazines.

Furthermore, collecting old Sports Illustrated covers remains a popular hobby, as many of these are worth thousands upon thousands of dollars.

Here is a brief list of some of the most valuable Sports Illustrated covers from the past:

·      1961 Roger Maris

·      1956 Mickey Mantle

·      1959 Johnny Unitas

·      1967 Roberto Clemente

·      1962 Fran Tarkenton

·      1969 Reggie Jackson

·      1968 Pete Rose

As you can see, the most valuable Sports Illustrated covers are from the 1950s and 1960s, as these are much more scarce than those published over the past 30 or so years.

There are various factors that impact the value of an old Sports Illustrated cover, including but not limited to:

·      Overall condition

·      If it includes the interior pages

·      Ink quality

·      With or without label (without is more valuable)

As you dig through those old boxes in your basement or attic, keep an eye out for any old Sports Illustrated magazines that may hold some value.

And of course, if you’re interested in adding to your Sports Illustrated cover collection, you can shop online, at local estate sales, and garage sales. You never know when you’ll come across a mint gem that you can pick up at a reasonable price.