{"product_id":"original-1983-michael-jordan-unc-sports-illustrated-newsstand-copy-unsigned","title":"Original 1983 Michael Jordan UNC Sports Illustrated Newsstand Copy - Unsigned","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"p-hxe7927 pagelayer-row pagelayer-row-stretch-auto pagelayer-height-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagelayer-row-holder pagelayer-row pagelayer-auto pagelayer-width-auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p-mjv7900 pagelayer-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagelayer-col-holder\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p-svq4372 pagelayer-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagelayer-heading-holder\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p-dha3086 pagelayer-row pagelayer-row-stretch-auto pagelayer-height-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagelayer-row-holder pagelayer-row pagelayer-auto pagelayer-width-auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p-eah7390 pagelayer-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagelayer-col-holder\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p-dpx7877 pagelayer-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagelayer-text-holder\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal 1983 UNC Newsstand Edition (UNSIGNED)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The cover that introduced Michael Jordan to America.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBefore NBA championships, MVP awards, and global superstardom, there was Chapel Hill.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis original November 28, 1983\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSports Illustrated\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNewsstand Edition features Michael Jordan and Sam Perkins after leading North Carolina into the season ranked No. 1. For many collectors, it represents the earliest iconic national publication devoted to Jordan before he entered the NBA.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eUnlike later commemorative issues, this is an authentic period-issued magazine purchased from newsstands during Jordan's collegiate career. More than four decades later, surviving examples continue to become increasingly difficult to locate—particularly examples with exceptional eye appeal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWhether displayed alongside a signed Jordan collection or preserved as an important piece of basketball history, this magazine captures the beginning of one of the greatest careers the sport has ever seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003eOriginal November 28, 1983 Newsstand Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003eMichael Jordan's first\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSports Illustrated\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecover appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003eComplete magazine (raw, ungraded)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003eVibrant original color and outstanding display appeal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003eDetailed AirShow23 condition photography available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003eAirShow23 collector documentation included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003eReady for display or future grading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy This Sports Illustrated Matters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eLong before Nike, championships, or \"The Last Dance,\" Michael Jordan first captured the nation's attention at the University of North Carolina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis issue documents the beginning of Jordan's rise while introducing basketball fans across America to one of the game's brightest young stars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAs one of the most recognizable basketball magazines ever produced, it remains a cornerstone publication for serious Michael Jordan collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis original magazine is offered raw and has not been professionally graded.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe colors remain exceptionally vibrant with excellent gloss and strong overall presentation. The magazine is complete, with all staples remaining attached to the spine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eTypical age-related wear is present, including minor edge wear and small tears surrounding each staple. 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