Sport Magazine April 1952 (Chico Carrasquel on Cover) [Paperback] Various

Description

Cover has some wear and small tears along the right side. Spine has been taped with clear binding tape. Pages are clean. Good reading copy.

This April 1952 issue of Sport Magazine is a captivating time capsule of American sports culture in the post-war era. The cover features Chico Carrasquel, a trailblazing Venezuelan shortstop who became the first Latino to play for the Chicago White Sox in 1950. His presence on the cover reflects the gradual integration of Major League Baseball following Jackie Robinson’s historic debut just five years earlier. Beyond baseball, this issue offers a window into the diverse athletic interests of the time, from boxing and horse racing to emerging sports like stock car racing. Collectors will appreciate the vintage advertisements and cultural artifacts that provide insights into mid-century American life. While this copy shows signs of wear, the clean pages ensure an engaging reading experience for sports enthusiasts and historians alike.