Michael Jordan. He has been on the cover 31 times as of October 29, 2010. He has been on the cover more than any other athlete.
The exception would be Mohammad Ali, who was on the cover 37 times. But them Ali has been retired since the 70s, and Jordan is the king of the modern sports era.
Wayne Gretzky has been on the cover of Sports Illustrated the most times among hockey players, appearing 11 times. His success and popularity during his career earned him frequent cover appearances on the iconic sports magazine.
Michael Jordan has appeared on the magazine cover a record 50 times. It is rumored that being on the cover of Sports Illustrated is bad luck.
Michael Jordan, followed by Muhammad Ali
Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan, stupid.
Samuel Adams and John Hancock
Wayne Gretzky was a 19-year-old who appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated in 1980. He is considered one of the greatest hockey players of all time and had a very successful career in the NHL.
Tom Brady has been on the cover of Sports Illustrated 21 times.
The persons who was on the cover OS Sports Illustrated 49 times was Eddie Matthews.
The first African-American on the cover of Sports Illustrated was Calvin Jones - September 27, 1954.
Baseball
eddie matthews
Because someone at Sports Illustrated had a brain fart and fortgot that SI Swimsuit models adorn the cover and not celebrities.
Yes, Heidi Klum was featured on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 1998.
A Model Cover girl of the 2005 Sports Illustrated
Marilyn Monroe
Michael Jordan holds the record for appearing on the cover of Sports Illustrated the most times, with a total of 50 appearances.
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