Sports Illustrated's 50 Most Iconic Covers

As a magazine pertaining directly to some of the best athletes in the world, listed below are some of the best Sports Illustrated portraits over the years. Some of the most memorable include the most recognizable figures in the athletic industry.

Michael Jordan, 1998

Known also by his initials MJ, Jordan is an American businessman and was a professional basketball player, known by many as the greatest of all time. His success led to the NBA’s popularization throughout the 1980s and 1990s.

Ashton Kutcher, who has always been a hit with the ladies, has webbed toes, and has revealed them on TV.
Angelina Jolie performed her own stunts whilst filming Lara Croft: Tomb Raider.
Matthew Perry lost part of his middle finger in a car door.
As a child, Jim Carrey wore tap shoes to bed just in case his parents needed cheering up in the middle of the night.

Sports Illustrated's 50 Most Iconic Covers

Michael Jordan, 1998

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