Magic Johnson Signed May 1980 Sports Illustrated Magazine Cover BAS W #4W716467

Collector Grade, Beckett-witnessed autographed memorabilia — Magic Johnson signed May 1980 Sports Illustrated magazine cover (cover only), BAS W#4W716467. A cornerstone of the Showtime Lakers, Johnson won five NBA championships, earned three NBA MVP awards, and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2002. Dated to his rookie-season title run in 1980—when he became the only rookie to win Finals MVP—this cover ties to a defining chapter in Lakers history.

Collector's Highlights:

• Athlete: Magic Johnson (Los Angeles Lakers)
• Item: Sports Illustrated magazine cover dated May 26, 1980 — hand-signed; cover only (no interior pages)
• Authentication: Beckett Authentication Services (BAS) Witnessed Protection Program; affixed BAS QR-coded hologram/sticker W#4W716467; verifiable on Beckett’s website. Note: Beckett no longer issues separate serial-numbered COA cards—the BAS sticker is the full authentication.

Authenticated by Beckett and tied to Magic’s championship-era legacy, this verified-authentic signature offers trusted, collector-grade value. The BAS witnessed sticker and online lookup help safeguard long-term value while delivering a clean, display-ready piece of Lakers memorabilia.