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Sports Illustrated (2004)
PSA 9.2 - Newsstand Tom Brady
POPulation Report: NA
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This is a PSA 9.2 graded copy of Sports Illustrated, Volume 100, Issue #5, dated February 9, 2004, serving as the official commemorative issue of the New England Patriots’ Super Bowl XXXVIII championship season. Featuring Tom Brady on the cover under the headline “The Hero (Again)”, the issue celebrates Brady’s Super Bowl MVP performance and the Patriots’ second championship in three years. Released immediately following the title win, this magazine captures a defining moment in the early formation of the Patriots dynasty.
This is a defining early-dynasty Brady cover. High-grade newsstand examples from this era are drying up fast, and PSA-graded copies above 9.0 are legitimately tough. A cornerstone piece for collectors focused on modern football history and GOAT-era milestones.
Publisher: Time Inc.
Cover Athlete: Tom Brady
League: NFL
Team: New England Patriots
The cover story documents Brady’s Super Bowl XXXVIII MVP performance and the Patriots’ championship victory over the Carolina Panthers, reinforcing his emergence as the league’s dominant postseason quarterback. The issue also includes a secondary feature referenced on the cover, “Do You Believe? The Miracle on Ice Comes to the Movies,” tying the historic 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team to its upcoming film adaptation. Together, these features blend championship-era football with broader sports culture, making this issue a well-rounded and historically relevant release.