Sports Illustrated Presents: The Peerless Packers - Football's Greatest Dynasty
Commemorative Magazine / Graphic Print Publication • Published by Time Inc. / Sports Illustrated; various photographers contributing (including iconic imagery of Bart Starr and Vince Lombardi).
Style & Movement
Contemporary Sports Journalism / Commercial Graphic Design
Medium & Technique
Offset lithographic printing on glossy coated paper; features high-resolution photography and digital graphic design composite.
Creation Period
2011 (Released following the Green Bay Packers Super Bowl XLV victory)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 8.5 x 11 inches; Portrait format magazine.
Subject Description
A commemorative issue celebrating the Green Bay Packers. The cover features a montage including Bart Starr (No. 15), Vince Lombardi, and Aaron Rodgers, centered around an image of a football. It utilizes nostalgic Sepia-toned background imagery contrasted with full-color foreground portraits to bridge the team’s historical 'dynasty' legacy with contemporary success.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Very Good; the item appears to be in its original plastic mailing/storage wrap, which has prevented typical edge wear and surface scuffing.
Estimated Market Value
$10.00 – $25.00 USD
Auction Estimate
$5.00 – $15.00 USD (typically sold as collectibles on platforms like eBay rather than specialized fine art auctions).
Provenance History
Mass-produced commercial publication; likely acquired via newsstand or subscription. No specific secondary market provenance marks are visible.
Art Historical Significance
While not 'fine art' in a traditional sense, it represents a significant cultural artifact documenting American sports history. It serves as a visual record of the Green Bay Packers' transition from the 'Golden Age' of the 1960s to the modern era of the 2010s.
Notable Features
Includes specific essays by Peter King and 'Classic SI Stories'; features a distinctive gold-ink header 'The Peerless Packers' and a layout that emphasizes continuity between three generations of NFL legends.
Condition Issues
Minor visible buckling of the internal pages (typical of humidity or tight plastic wrapping) and potential slight yellowing of the paper edges over time.
Conservation Recommendations
Keep in a temperature-controlled environment; store flat in an acid-free archival sleeve if the original plastic wrap is removed to prevent acidity damage to the paper.