Sports Illustrated Vol. 70 #19 – Nolan Ryan Texas Rangers Cover – CGC 8.0 – May 1, 1989 (Time Inc.)

📌 CGC 8.0 with White Pages. Noted wear includes spine stress lines, a crease on the top right of the front cover, light back cover indent, and minor staple rust at the centerfold. Presents well with strong cover colors and iconic photography.

📖 Magazine Details:
The May 1, 1989 issue of Sports Illustrated, headlined by Nolan Ryan on the cover during his Texas Rangers years. Features in-depth reporting by William Nack, Dave Scheiber, Hank Hersch, Jill Lieber, J.E. Vader & Franz Lidz. Also highlights Julio Franco, Kentucky Derby coverage, and late-80s sports commentary.

✨ Key Features:

• Nolan Ryan cover – Hall of Fame pitcher, MLB strikeout king

• Sports Illustrated collectible from 1989

• CGC graded with White Pages

• Features Rangers era coverage + MLB and Kentucky Derby context

💎 Collectible Appeal:
A fantastic addition for Nolan Ryan fans, Texas Rangers collectors, or Sports Illustrated enthusiasts. High appeal as part of the crossover between sports history and collectible publishing.