{"product_id":"1963-sep-30-whitey-ford-al-downing-signed-baseball-sports-illustrated-magazine","title":"1963 Sep 30 Whitey Ford Al Downing Signed Baseball Sports Illustrated Magazine","description":"\u003cp\u003e1963 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMagazine Details:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Original September 30, 1963 Sports Illustrated Magazine\u003cbr\u003e• Fold-out cover featuring Whitey Ford and Al Downing\u003cbr\u003e• Dual signed by Whitey Ford and Al Downing\u003cbr\u003e• Bold blue Sharpie autographs\u003cbr\u003e• New York Yankees memorabilia collectible\u003cbr\u003e• Magazine presents in very nice condition for its age\u003cbr\u003e• Displays beautifully and would be an outstanding candidate for professional authentication and encapsulation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthentication:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhitey 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn outstanding investment-grade piece for Yankees fans, Sports Illustrated collectors, autograph collectors, and Baseball Hall of Fame memorabilia enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShips securely packaged to protect the magazine during transit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFree USPS shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease view my other listings for more autographs!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Baseball\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whitey Ford\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal\/Reprint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutograph Authentication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not Authenticated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Magazine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeam:\u003c\/strong\u003e New York Yankees\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Frontrunner Sports Memorabilia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58103884480672,"sku":"198451149546","price":244.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1039\/3662\/2752\/files\/57_58aced22-ead0-4ac6-a7dd-b20dc69f9e6c.png?v=1782321556","url":"https:\/\/frontrunnersportsmemorabilia.com\/products\/1963-sep-30-whitey-ford-al-downing-signed-baseball-sports-illustrated-magazine","provider":"Frontrunner Sports Memorabilia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}