1961 Cover Sports Illustrated Robert Weaver Art Floyd Paterson Heavyweight YSP3

Please note that this is a cover only!

This is an original 1961 color cover for Sports Illustrated magazine, March, 1961, that featured artwork that depicted heavyweight boxing champion and Olympic athlete, Floyd Patterson.

CONDITION

This 51+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light creasing. There is light bleedthrough on this piece from the verso. Some moderate surface rub.

• Product Type: Original Cover; Color
• Grade: Very Fine ++
• Dimensions: Approximately 8 x 10.75 inches; 20 x 27 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

This piece was illustrated by Weaver, Robert. Artist signature in print - bottom center of image.

Keywords specific to this image: Athlete, Memorabilia, Boxing, Pugilism, Fighter, Black Americana, African American, Professional, Champion, Olympian, Olympics, Team USA, Portrait, The Gentleman

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