1963 September 30 Sports Illustrated Magazine featuring New York Yankees legends Whitey Ford and Al Downing on the iconic fold-out cover. This highly desirable vintage Sports Illustrated has been personally hand-signed by both Ford and Downing in bold blue Sharpie.
What makes this piece especially unique is the dual-signed fold-out cover. Most collectors are aware of Whitey Ford signatures on this issue, but very few realize the magazine was produced with a fold-out cover, making Al Downing signatures on this specific issue exceptionally difficult to locate. Dual-signed examples are rarely offered for sale.
Magazine Details:
• Original September 30, 1963 Sports Illustrated Magazine
• Fold-out cover featuring Whitey Ford and Al Downing
• Dual signed by Whitey Ford and Al Downing
• Bold blue Sharpie autographs
• New York Yankees memorabilia collectible
• Magazine presents in very nice condition for its age
• Displays beautifully and would be an outstanding candidate for professional authentication and encapsulation
Authentication:
This magazine is not currently authenticated but is fully guaranteed to pass authentication by PSA/DNA, Beckett Authentication Services (BAS), or James Spence Authentication (JSA). Buy with confidence.
Whitey Ford is one of the most accomplished pitchers in Yankees history, earning six World Series championships and induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Al Downing was a key member of the Yankees pitching staff during the 1960s and remains a respected figure among vintage baseball collectors.
An outstanding investment-grade piece for Yankees fans, Sports Illustrated collectors, autograph collectors, and Baseball Hall of Fame memorabilia enthusiasts.
Ships securely packaged to protect the magazine during transit.
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Sport: Baseball
Player: Whitey Ford
Signed: Yes
Original/Reprint: Original
Autograph Authentication: Not Authenticated
Product: Magazine
Team: New York Yankees
Country of Origin: United States
