Description
Sports Illustrated Magazine – February 25, 1980 (Eric Heiden Cover, No Label, VG Condition)
This February 25, 1980 issue of Sports Illustrated features Olympic speed skating champion Eric Heiden on the cover during his legendary performance at the Winter Olympics in Lake Placid. Inside are detailed reports from the Games, including Heiden’s victories, the U.S. hockey team’s upset of Czechoslovakia, alpine skiing triumphs, luge and bobsled highlights, and more. Beyond the Olympics, the issue also includes in-depth features on sports betting and environmental battles over America’s bald eagle habitat.
Condition:
The magazine is in very good condition with only minor edge wear. The cover is clean with no mailing label. The exact item pictured in this listing is the one you will receive. Please review photos for condition purposes.
Shipping & Packaging:
We do offer combined shipping upon request. All items are securely packaged and include a protective plastic covering.
Contents include:
The Winter Olympics
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The Games Opened in Triumph and Woe (by William Oscar Johnson)
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Eric Heiden Pleased His Mom, and All America (by E. M. Swift) – Celebrating Heiden’s gold-medal dominance
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A Prince and Queen Ruled the Downhill (by William Oscar Johnson)
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The U.S. Hockey High After Upsetting the Czechs (by E. M. Swift)
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It Was Wild, and a Bit Weird, on the Luge Run (by Bob Ottum)
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Never-Say-Die Yanks Bobbed Up on Hoevenberg (by Bob Ottum)
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An Ill Wind Blew Away a U.S. Jumper’s Medal Hopes (by E. M. Swift)
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Disaster Befell a Superb Figure-Skating Pair (by Bob Ottum)
Other Features
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He’s Just a Workin’ Stiff (by Roger Dionne) – Sports bettor Gary Austin manages more than $30 million a year.
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Valley of the Eagles (by Ron Rau) – Environmentalists fight loggers in Alaska to protect bald eagle habitats.
Cover Story: Eric Heiden, 1980 Winter Olympics
A collectible issue commemorating one of the greatest Winter Olympic performances in history, with Eric Heiden’s five gold medals making sports headlines worldwide.