{"product_id":"vintage-1991-sports-illustrated-dan-marino-miami-dolphins-nfl-playoffs-cover","title":"Vintage 1991 Sports Illustrated Dan Marino Miami Dolphins NFL Playoffs Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis vintage January 14, 1991 issue of Sports Illustrated features Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino on the cover during the NFL Playoffs. The cover headline “Dan the Man” highlights Marino’s leadership and performance as he helped keep the Dolphins competitive during postseason play, capturing an iconic moment from the early 1990s era of NFL football.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item is pre-owned and shows typical handling wear consistent with vintage magazines including light edge wear, minor creasing, and a subscriber mailing label attached to the front cover. Despite these signs of age, the cover remains vibrant with strong colors and sharp imagery that makes it ideal for display, framing, or inclusion in a sports memorabilia collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cover photograph features Dan Marino wearing the classic Miami Dolphins aqua jersey number 13 while preparing to throw the football. The top banner reads “NFL Playoffs,” and the issue is dated January 14, 1991 with an original cover price of $2.75. The bold Sports Illustrated masthead and dramatic cover photography make this issue highly recognizable among football collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSports Illustrated covers featuring legendary quarterbacks and postseason moments have become collectible pieces of sports history. Dan Marino is widely regarded as one of the greatest pure passers in NFL history and was known for his quick release, powerful arm, and record-setting passing performances during his career with the Miami Dolphins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors of football memorabilia and vintage sports publications appreciate issues like this because they capture important moments in NFL history and feature iconic players during their prime years. This issue makes a great addition to Dan Marino collections, Miami Dolphins memorabilia displays, or vintage Sports Illustrated cover collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item has been visually inspected and photographed in its current condition. Buyers should review all listing photos carefully to verify the exact condition prior to purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDid You Know? Dan Marino threw for over 61,000 career passing yards and held numerous NFL passing records during his career, making him one of the most prolific quarterbacks in football history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an authentic Sports Illustrated item. Sports Illustrated is a trademark of its owner. California Auction Company is not affiliated with or endorsed by Sports Illustrated. This item was sourced legally through secondary markets, estate or yard sales.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"roy stockton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46311998652615,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/4633\/4407\/files\/20260314_144046.jpg?v=1773712663","url":"https:\/\/209marketplace.myshopify.com\/products\/vintage-1991-sports-illustrated-dan-marino-miami-dolphins-nfl-playoffs-cover","provider":"California Thrift \u0026 Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}