Mark McGwire & Sammy Sosa Signed Sports Illustrated 12/21/98 'Sportsmen Of The Year' Original Magazine

$449

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Description

Collector Grade, authenticated autographed and signed memorabilia: original Sports Illustrated 12/21/1998 “Sportsmen of the Year” issue, dual-signed on the cover by Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa. This iconic cover celebrates the 1998 home run chase—McGwire set a then-MLB single-season record with 70 HR for the St. Louis Cardinals, while Sosa crushed 66 for the Chicago Cubs and won the 1998 NL MVP. Both are 500+ home run hitters and multi-time All-Stars, cementing this magazine’s place in baseball history.

Collector's Highlights:

  • Athletes: Mark McGwire & Sammy Sosa
  • Item: Sports Illustrated “Sportsmen of the Year” original magazine (December 21, 1998), dual signed on the cover
  • Authentication: Schwartz Sports Memorabilia tamper-proof numbered hologram and online-verifiable Certificate of Authenticity (COA)

Authenticated by Schwartz Sports Memorabilia, this dual autograph carries verified authenticity that collectors can confirm online—supporting long-term value and confidence in the piece. A snapshot of one of MLB’s most talked-about seasons, this cover is a sharp fit for Cubs or Cardinals collections and a reliable addition for serious autograph and magazine memorabilia collectors.