Attention  all die-hard New York Mets fans! Offered here is GORGEOUS April 16, 1983 issue of Sports illustrated featuring a lengthy cover story on  former Met hero Tom Seaver's  historic return to the club for the start of the 1983 season  and his Opening Day win over the visiting Steve Carlton and the Philadelphia Phillies! 

     Also included in the baseball-heavy issue is a lengthy feature on the well-re-armed Chicago White Sox, and Buddy Bell's surprising staying put with the Texas Rangers.  Other features include the dive into former Colts quarterback  Art Schlichter's self destruction into gambling and arrest and the apparent redemption of former NFL QB  John Reaves in the soon to be defunct USFL, as well a feature of golfer Seve Ballesteros' second Masters' win!   This issue a simply a MUST-HAVE have for any true sports fan!

    This issue has a strong binding an no loose pages and still contains those annoying tear away coupon inserts.  The cover shows minor surface but remains very displayable! The contents are in Excellent condition as well.  remember this issue IS 28 YEARS OLD!

     The Buy-It-Now price is more than reasonable for a magazine of this age and the popularity of its content.  As they say on "American Pickers",  "The time to buy is is WHEN you see it!"   So please don't hesitate  if you are interested , as there are many, many Mets' fans that could snatch it up if you pass it up now.  It may not be here when you come back for it!

     Priority Mail shipping, with insurance and tracking,, will be $8.50 anywhere in the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii, and worldwide shipping is available through the ebay Global shipping program, with the buyer paying all additional shipping costs in addition to those listed here. 

     Please note that I DO NOT  ship economy or media mail, as the amount of  parcels lost is great and the length of time it takes for delivery is just too long. I pride myself on getting the items I sell to my customers in the condition i ship them in, and in a timely manner.  Media mail and economy shipping do not ensure this, therefore I only ship First Class and prefer Priority Mail. 

     Thanks for Looking and  please don't hesitate  if you are interested in the 28-year old issue of Sports Illustrated !