Product Details

This vintage issue of The Sporting News is dated August 30, 1982, and is a special issue focused on College Football. The cover prominently features Herschel Walker, a star player for the Georgia Bulldogs, with the headline indicating the potential for his third year to be even more impactful. The cover also highlights several key articles inside, including Coaches' Picks for the Top 20 teams, the Preseason All-America Team, and a spotlight on QB Kelly as a star over Miami. Additional topics such as NCAA probe on Clemson and bright lights on college football help set the tone for this comprehensive preseason issue. The magazine is a traditional softcover format printed in English for the US market. It includes a detailed lineup of college football news and statistics, along with sections on baseball, pro football, basketball, and hockey. The issue also contains a barcode and publication details, identifying it as The Sporting News, published by The Sporting News Publishing Company in 1982. The issue is a collectible example of early 1980s sports journalism, capturing the excitement of the college football season kickoff with a focus on one of the era's most notable athletes, Herschel Walker.