Sports Illustrated 1980 October 20

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Sports Illustrated 1980 October 20

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Contents:  The Pennant Playoffs (Philadelphia beat Houston in a five-game National League series that set records for drama, suspension and excitement) (Kansas City gained revenge over New York by winning the American League championship in a three-game sweep), Let His Name Go Up in Lights (Niatross, pacing’s $20 million wonder, wrapped up the Triple Crown while his warring owners sparked the fireworks), No Picnic in the Big Apple (Bear Bryant took his top-ranked Crimson Tide up north, anticipating a feast, but Rutgers nearly spoiled the party), Pro Basketball 1980-81 (The sport is a “cheese game with soul” emphasizing outstanding individual ability in a solid team framework) (The defensive equivalent of the slam dunk is the blocked shot, which can intimidate rivals and alter the course of a game) (Realignment should produce new division champions in the Central and Midwest, with the 76ers and the Lakers favored in the Atlantic and Pacific), After the Fall (A year ago, Jack McKinney was the Lakers coach and Paul Westhead was his friend, but a bike crash changed that) The Departments – Scorecard, College Football, Rugby, Golf, Pro Football, Tennis, For The Record, 19th Hole

Cover:  Paul Westphal

Condition:  Very Good