{"product_id":"mark-mcgwire-sammy-sosa-signed-sports-illustrated-12-21-98-sportsmen-of-the-year-original-magazine","title":"Mark McGwire \u0026 Sammy Sosa Signed Sports Illustrated 12\/21\/98 'Sportsmen Of The Year' Original Magazine","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Grade, authenticated autographed and signed memorabilia:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector's Highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAthletes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mark McGwire \u0026amp; Sammy Sosa\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sports Illustrated “Sportsmen of the Year” original magazine (December 21, 1998), dual signed on the cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Schwartz Sports Memorabilia tamper-proof numbered hologram and online-verifiable Certificate of Authenticity (COA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAuthenticated 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schwartz Sports Memorabilia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45445247303724,"sku":"MCGMAG100","price":449.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/6196\/2028\/files\/MCGMAG100.jpg?v=1775810236","url":"https:\/\/www.pristinemarketplace.com\/products\/mark-mcgwire-sammy-sosa-signed-sports-illustrated-12-21-98-sportsmen-of-the-year-original-magazine","provider":"Pristine Marketplace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}