Sports Illustrated Magazine May 14, 1990 Vol 72 No 20 cover featuring a dramatic illustration of sneakers, emphasizing the theme 'Your Sneakers or Your Life' with a focus on youth violence over sports apparel.
Contents page of Sports Illustrated Magazine May 14, 1990 Vol 72 No 20, detailing articles including 'Bound for Glory,' 'Oh, Those Cheeky Knicks,' and the cover story 'Senseless' addressing youth violence.
Back cover of Sports Illustrated Magazine May 14, 1990 Vol 72 No 20, featuring a vintage advertisement with the phrase 'It was a dark and stormy night,' promoting a smoking brand.
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Sports Illustrated Magazine May 14, 1990 Vol 72 No 20 cover featuring a dramatic illustration of sneakers, emphasizing the theme 'Your Sneakers or Your Life' with a focus on youth violence over sports apparel.Contents page of Sports Illustrated Magazine May 14, 1990 Vol 72 No 20, detailing articles including 'Bound for Glory,' 'Oh, Those Cheeky Knicks,' and the cover story 'Senseless' addressing youth violence.Back cover of Sports Illustrated Magazine May 14, 1990 Vol 72 No 20, featuring a vintage advertisement with the phrase 'It was a dark and stormy night,' promoting a smoking brand.

Sports Illustrated Magazine May 14, 1990 Vol 72 No. 20 Your Sneakers VG

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Sports Illustrated Magazine – May 14, 1990 (Vol. 72 No. 20, “Your Sneakers” Cover, VG Condition)

This May 14, 1990 issue of Sports Illustrated is best known for its striking cover story “Senseless”, exploring the disturbing rise of youth violence in U.S. cities over sneakers and sports apparel. Beyond its iconic cover, the issue features wide-ranging sports coverage including the Kentucky Derby, NBA and NHL playoffs, Diego Maradona, and the challenges facing college quarterbacks entering the NFL draft.

Condition:
The magazine is in very good condition with only minor edge wear. The exact item pictured in this listing is the one you will receive. Please review photos for condition purposes.

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We do offer combined shipping upon request. All items are securely packaged and include a protective plastic covering.

Contents include:

  • 20 – Bound for Glory (by William Nack) – Unbridled wins the Kentucky Derby, delivering joy to his owner.

  • 28 – Oh, Those Cheeky Knicks (by Alexander Wolff) – Maurice Cheeks leads New York’s comeback over Boston in the NBA playoffs.

  • 36 – Senseless (by Rick Telander) – Feature cover story on youth violence linked to sneakers and sports apparel.

  • 50 – No Mere Mr. Nice Guy (by Jay Greenberg) – Chicago Blackhawks coach Mike Keenan’s tough style in the NHL playoffs.

  • 70 – Baby Boom in Birdieland (by Sonja Steptoe) – Women golfers balance motherhood with tour life.

  • 78 – Sacked by the Pros (by Douglas S. Looney) – What happened to standout college quarterbacks Tony Rice and Major Harris on NFL draft day?

  • 96 – Prima Dona (by Rick Telander) – Diego Maradona: graceful as Jordan, temperamental as McEnroe.

Departments

  • 8 – Letters

  • 15 – Scorecard

  • 84 – Volleyball

  • 90 – Squash

  • 92 – Baseball

  • 111 – For the Record

  • 114 – Point After

Cover Story: “Senseless – Kids Killing Kids Over Sneakers”

This issue is a notable collectible for both its cultural significance and its broad sports coverage, with one of the most memorable Sports Illustrated covers of the 1990s.

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