August 16, 1954, Sports Illustrated Magazine first issue featuring a cover showing night baseball in Milwaukee with Ed Mathews at the plate. The magazine includes the 27-card paper foldout of 1954 Topps baseball cards featuring Ed Mathews, Jackie Robinson, Duke Snider, Ted Williams, Larry Doby, Willie Mays, and Richie Ashburn. Overall condition of the magazine is very good with spine stress lines, multiple cover finger bends, slight corner wear, and light edge wear. Cover retains its original luster and the back cover is fresh and white with no dirt residue.