Sports Illustrated - July 11, 1988

Title: Sports Illustrated - July 11, 1988

Cover Subject: Darryl Strawberry, star slugger of the New York Mets, is prominently featured in action at the plate. The tagline "Mr. Long Ball" highlights his home run prowess during the 1988 MLB season.

Condition: Good

• Front Cover: Vibrant colors, intact edges, and no visible tears. Slightly worn corners and minor surface wear are present. The subscriber label on the bottom left is intact.
• Back Cover: Clean and vivid, showing a Marlboro cigarette advertisement with no major imperfections. Slight creasing near the edges is noticeable.
• Interior: Not inspected, but based on the covers' condition, presumed complete with no missing or damaged pages.

Special Features:

• Main Feature: A detailed profile of Darryl Strawberry during the height of his career, making this issue especially collectible for baseball enthusiasts and Mets fans.
• Coverage of other major sporting events and interviews likely included, typical of Sports Illustrated's comprehensive coverage during this era.
• Back cover Marlboro ad is iconic and reflects cultural marketing trends of the late 1980s.