{"product_id":"1956-bob-cousy-signed-sports-illustrated-magazine-certified-psa-6-dna-auto-9-hof","title":"1956 Bob Cousy Signed Sports Illustrated Magazine Certified PSA 6 DNA Auto 9 HOF","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eGraded by PSA 6.0 Fine and PSA\/DNA Auto 9.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2 data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"212\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"212\"\u003e1956 Sports Illustrated Bob Cousy Signed Subscription SI Magazine Issue PSA 6.0 DNA 9 Auto HOF Slabbed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"270\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"538\"\u003eOffered here is an incredibly rare and visually stunning January 1956 \u003cem data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"236\"\u003eSports Illustrated\u003c\/em\u003e magazine signed by Boston Celtics legend and Hall of Famer \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003eBob Cousy\u003c\/span\u003e. This iconic early \u003cem data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"373\"\u003eSports Illustrated\u003c\/em\u003e issue has been fully authenticated and encapsulated by PSA\/DNA, receiving a PSA 6 magazine grade along with a strong Auto Grade 9 for Cousy’s beautiful signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"951\"\u003eFeaturing one of the most legendary basketball covers of the 1950s, this piece captures the elegance and popularity of Cousy during the formative years of the NBA. “The Houdini of the Hardwood” remains one of the most beloved and influential players in basketball history, and signed examples from this era are exceptionally difficult to locate — especially on such an iconic early \u003cem data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"942\"\u003eSports Illustrated\u003c\/em\u003e cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"1345\"\u003eThe presentation is absolutely spectacular in PSA’s newer oversized magazine holder, which dramatically enhances the eye appeal, display quality, and long-term preservation of vintage magazines. The bold autograph contrasts beautifully against the historic cover artwork, making this an elite display piece for any advanced basketball, Celtics, Hall of Fame, or vintage magazine collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1732\"\u003eGiven the age, rarity, and scarcity of authenticated signed examples of this specific issue, this is almost certainly the top pop or among the finest graded signed copies of this legendary cover in existence. Early signed \u003cem data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1589\"\u003eSports Illustrated\u003c\/em\u003e magazines from the 1950s remain vastly underrated compared to signed trading cards and offer exceptional rarity and historical significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1749\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"2173\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qk46bz\" data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"1796\"\u003e\nJanuary 1956 \u003cem data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1785\"\u003eSports Illustrated\u003c\/em\u003e Magazine\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mq1i0x\" data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1862\"\u003e\nSigned by Hall of Famer \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003eBob Cousy\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1choeht\" data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"1888\"\u003e\nPSA Magazine Grade: 6\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ezu6d3\" data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"1914\"\u003e\nPSA\/DNA Auto Grade: 9\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dqkenk\" data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"1960\"\u003e\nAuthenticated and encapsulated by PSA\/DNA\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1w3qbiq\" data-start=\"1961\" data-end=\"2013\"\u003e\nGorgeous presentation in PSA’s new magazine slab\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11il721\" data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2067\"\u003e\nIconic vintage NBA and Boston Celtics collectible\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"t2wyhr\" data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2128\"\u003e\nExtremely scarce signed 1950s \u003cem data-start=\"2100\" data-end=\"2120\"\u003eSports Illustrated\u003c\/em\u003e issue\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xbj4cr\" data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2173\"\u003e\nPotential Top Pop \/ Finest Known Example\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"667\"\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"2175\" data-end=\"2315\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePerfect for collectors of vintage basketball memorabilia, Celtics history, Hall of Fame autographs, and investment-quality signed magazines.\u003c\/p\u003eFree Shipping.  Always!!\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeam-Basketball:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boston Celtics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Basketball\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bob Cousy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1956\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal\/Reproduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeam:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boston Celtics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Frontrunner Sports Memorabilia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57003480285344,"sku":"198340271672","price":669.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1039\/3662\/2752\/files\/57_dc8f78ae-3708-4f01-a7ee-d15497f3e773.png?v=1778247374","url":"https:\/\/frontrunnersportsmemorabilia.com\/products\/1956-bob-cousy-signed-sports-illustrated-magazine-certified-psa-6-dna-auto-9-hof","provider":"Frontrunner Sports Memorabilia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}