Jan
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January 9, 1956 — SI Pro Basketball Covers
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Before the likes of Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird graced the covers of Sports Illustrated, Bob Cousy was the first pro basketball player to get front-cover exposure from this American sports institution. On January 9, 1956 — when SI was only 25 cents an issue and $7.50 for a year’s subscription — Cousy was described by the magazine as a “Basketball Genius” as he drove to the basket on its cover.









































