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Direct From Hagler’s Own Subscription • Original Mailing Labels • Athlete-Owned ProvenanceLimited time to own this collection before it is stored as a future investment, current asking price is valued at only $50 per issue on average. This collection could be separated and encapsulated by CGC or PSA to make a valuable profit. MARVELOUS MARVIN HAGLER – PERSONAL SPORTS ILLUSTRATED COLLECTION (71 ISSUES)This listing is for a remarkable 71‑issue Sports Illustrated archive personally owned by Hall of Fame Middleweight Champion Marvelous Marvin Hagler. Every magazine in this collection carries its original mailing label addressed to Hagler or his business entity, Marvelous Enterprises, providing ironclad, first‑source provenance.Athlete-owned periodicals with intact labels are exceptionally scarce. A curated archive of this size — tied directly to one of boxing’s most respected champions — is virtually never seen on the open market.Collection Highlights• 71 original Sports Illustrated magazines spanning the mid‑1980s through early 1990s
• Each issue retains its original USPS mailing label addressed to:• Marvelous Marvin Hagler
• Marvelous Enterprises, Hanover MA• Cross‑sport icons: Michael Jordan, Jerry Rice, Bo Jackson, Wayne Gretzky, Jerry Rice, Magic Johnson, Karl Malone, Mario Lemieux, and more• Multiple issues tied to major sports moments of the era
• Condition ranges Good to Very Good, with some higher-grade examples
• Provenance is the key value driver — these magazines were Hagler’s personal copies, not aftermarket acquisitions---Why This Collection MattersMarvelous Marvin Hagler (1954–2021) remains one of the most dominant and respected champions in boxing history. Personal items from Hagler’s life are extremely limited, and athlete-owned magazines with intact labels have become a recognized collectible category in high-end sports sales.This archive represents:• Hagler’s personal engagement with the sports world
• A snapshot of the era in which he reigned
• A unique cross-section of sports history curated by a championFor collectors, investors, archivists, and museums, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a significant athlete-owned provenance collection.---ConditionMagazines show typical handling from personal use. These are preserved for provenance, not grading — the value lies in ownership, not condition. Although they would display beautifully in CGC or PSA slabs. I have retained a few examples for my personal collection. Provenance GuaranteeThis collection comes directly from Hagler’s personal archive. Labels serve as primary-source documentation, equivalent to ownership marks found on athlete-owned books, documents, and personal effects.
It was obtained through Leland’s in a sale of Hagler’s estate. Shipping & Handling• Magazines will be carefully packed, protected, and boxed securely
• Tracking and insurance included
