Welcome to The Sports Posters Blog!
Hello world! As the owner and general manager of the world’s #1 retailer of new, rare, and vintage sports posters, SportsPosterWarehouse.com, I would like to welcome you to the world’s first blog dedicated to our little niche of the sports memorabilia and wall decor world.
My plan is to use this blog as a focal point for those who are interested in sports posters from a collector’s and hobbyist’s perspective. From the old Stancraft NFL art of the late 1960s and early 1970s; to the vast Sports Illustrated series that went from Renselaar (1968-71) to Studio One (1972-1977) to Marketcom (1978-1993) to oblivion; to the rise of Starline (1987-2003) and Costacos Brothers (1987-1997); to the ultimate dominance of Trends International (now owner of the Costacos brand, 1999-present); to the always-popular Nike posters (1978-present); to the fledgling Fathead company; and everything else in between; eventually, you’ll find it all here!
As a start, here’s info on the seven highly collectible posters seen in the banner at the top of this page (clockwise from left, with approximate $US values for new-condition stock):
- Wayne Gretzky – Sports Illustrated/Marketcom, circa 1982 (extremely rare hockey entry in the white-border series, $150-$200)
- Michael Jordan “MVP” (1988 Slam Dunk Contest) – Nike Inc. (likely the best-selling sports poster of all-time. Out-of-print since 2000. $35-$75)
- Bo Jackson “The Ballplayer” – Nike Inc. circa 1988. (a sensation from the brief era of Bo-mania. $75-$200)
- Tiger Woods “Drive” – Nike Inc. 2004 (promo for apparel retailers, short print run, never sold to poster trade. $35-$75)
- Bart Starr – Sports Illustrated/Renselaar Corp. 1968 (incredibly hard-to-find football entry in the original SI series. $250-$400)
- John Starks “The Dunk” (1993 Playoffs vs. Bulls) – Starline Inc. (limited release for New York market. $40-$75)
- Oakland A’s “World Champs” – ProMotions 1972 (from the most artistically-significant poster series ever published; $75-$150)
Feel free to add your commentary any time! Enjoy.
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June 26, 2007 at 4:30 pm
The Starks dunk still amazes me.
June 24, 2008 at 7:30 pm
Has there been any updates on the Beijing 2008 olympic poster? I even tried contacting NBC and even they haven’t come up with an answer as to why the poster doesn’t exist.
October 1, 2008 at 3:52 pm
I have 10 or 15 Nike posters from the 70′s. For example
The Ice MAn
The Supreme court
Do you buy these any guess on value.
Thanks
August 2, 2009 at 3:32 pm
I have been looking for these for a long time.
Can you contact me on pricing
November 29, 2009 at 9:58 am
Hi Dan, The “Supreme Court” poster was one of my favorite posters from Nike. Would you like to sell the one you have?
December 31, 2009 at 6:59 pm
I have a Nike “Supreme Court” poster from the early 70′s in mint condition that I will sell.
February 10, 2010 at 3:55 pm
Dan willing to sell buy or trade if interested. Let me know. DD
August 24, 2010 at 4:53 pm
can you contact me at evcook@umich.edu if you are still willing to sell? thanks
August 21, 2010 at 3:35 pm
I would also be wiling to buy some of these posters if you still have them, please contact me at evcook@umich.edu
October 14, 2008 at 2:48 pm
Looking for Bo Jackson “The Ballplayer” poster? See it listed above but nothing further.
January 31, 2009 at 3:17 pm
Looking for Michael Jordan “Succeed” poster.
Any info.?
Thanks
February 6, 2009 at 4:03 am
looking for the “ball player” poster, any info on where i might be able to track one down? thanks,
February 10, 2010 at 9:40 pm
Jesse, Ball player poster of Bo Jackson is on Ebay right now….No bids if im correct…..Your welcome
March 8, 2009 at 10:35 pm
looking for vintage nike posters from 70′s and 80′s. ice man, chocolate thunder, etc… can you provide any help
March 24, 2010 at 3:20 pm
I have some available for sale mark. PM me and let me know which ones. And ill let you know price. Storm
August 4, 2010 at 11:53 am
Looking for the iceman poster.
November 7, 2011 at 2:48 am
Greetings DD, I’m looking for a Poster by Nike called the “Supreme Court” circa; 1977-79 do you have it? if so how much for shipping & handling. hit me up at Mark Harvey85@gmail.com thanks
April 23, 2009 at 12:20 pm
I have two POSTERS AUTOGRAPHED from SI 1970.
Bobby Hull
Abdul Jabbar – Lou Alcicdor
Photos taken during autographs
April 23, 2009 at 12:21 pm
I have two POSTERS AUTOGRAPHED from SI 1970.
Bobby Hull
Abdul Jabbar – Lou Alcicdor
Photos taken during autographs
May 9, 2009 at 3:45 pm
Any body interested in 1968 Sports Illustrated MLB posters. Check out my lots 193 & 194. Mickey Mantle original sleeve unopened and unbroken ID seal. Hugginsandscott.com. Enjoy.
June 12, 2009 at 10:50 am
I had a quick question dealing with the Michael Jordan 1988 MVP slam dunk contest poster. I have seen posters sold on ebay that feature a gray bottom, with the Nike symbol on the bottom right hand corner, with the text “1988 NBA MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, Slam Dunk Champion, All Star MVP, and Leading Scorer” in the left hand corner. I was wondering if you know anything about spotting a fake Jordan “MVP” nike poster. This one seems to be original but I see tons of them with no gray bottom with text, just the picture with the nike swoosh in the upper right hand corner. Any information on this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
June 15, 2009 at 12:27 pm
I have two POSTERS AUTOGRAPHED from SI 1970.
Bobby Hull
Abdul Jabbar – Lou Alcicdor
Photos taken during autographs would like to sell.
Interested timj@shsinc.com
June 16, 2009 at 9:26 am
I recently came across some old posters at my buddy’s house and was wondering if anybody knows the year or origination of these Michael Jordan posters. One of them says IMAGINATION in the bottom left hand corner in black and has 5 pictures of Michael Jordan in a white jumpsuit at various points of a dunk. It has a white “Air Jordan” logo, the original looking one in the bottom right hand corner. The entire left side border of the poster is small alternating black and red rectangles up the side. The second poster is of Michael Jordan jumping for a dunk in a crowd of kids on a backstreet basketball court. There is a black Nike “swoosh” logo in the top right corner. Does anybody know approx what year these posters came out. Were they part of a Jordan series or were they just released at different times over the years. Thanks so much in advance.
November 8, 2009 at 9:43 am
I kept some of my old posters in pretty good shape. The ones I like the best are the nike posters from the 80′s. The one I’m interested in getting information on is the Michael Jordan “filmstrip” poster (not to be confused with the “art of the dunk” poster that you see available online). Rather, this poster looks like a filmstrip or picture negative with three or four consecutive pics of Jordan. I can’t find it anywhere online. Anyone know the poster I’m referring to? I’d love to know what this is worth. feel free to email me at garrettjohnston23@yahoo.com
thanks
January 10, 2010 at 7:49 pm
Hi there. I’m trying to find a Willis Reed poster. It was a Sports Illustrated picture, copyright 1970. Photo by James Drake. It’s Willis taking a shot (no one else in the picture), and he’s in his home uniform. The poster has a number on it–9B3. From what I can tell, you could order this from Baseball Digest. I can’t find it anywhere online! Any ideas?
April 17, 2010 at 6:59 pm
I have that poster. Let me know if interested in trading or acquiring.
January 20, 2010 at 5:29 pm
Looking for a George Iceman Gervin Nike poster (blocks of ice) for sale. info@fdparker.com Thanks!
February 10, 2010 at 3:53 pm
Have one for sale Sandy…email me with information thanks. DD
January 25, 2010 at 4:19 pm
Hi, I have a number of Nike posters (framed). One is a country road lined with snow showing a Runner with the words “There is no Finish Line” centred at the bottom and underneath NIKE and the swish. Another one is a locker room with a man sitting on the bench, bent over, on the left side it says “just do it” and the right side “nike air and the swish”. I have others like this. Not sure how old these are, at a guess I would say 1980′s, does anyone know of these.
April 3, 2011 at 8:03 pm
Hey Anne, is the poster you’re referring to this one by any chance?
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_k8kOg7GCnpY/Ss0K_t3U-mI/AAAAAAAACRY/F6-vJ9e8AGU/s1600-h/NoFinishLine2.JPG
If, so, and if you’re selling, I would _really_ love to buy it – I just find it so inspiring.
Thanks,
-J
February 7, 2010 at 4:46 am
Does anyone know where I can get one of the Nike Supreme Court posters? I really want to get one for my boyfriend for his birthday! Any help would be greatly appreciated! (I would also settle for one of those Moses Malone as Moses posters!)
February 10, 2010 at 3:52 pm
I have one for sale for the right price Stephanie. (framed as well)
February 14, 2010 at 5:46 pm
I have one as well, Stephanie ….email me for details. shaunaann@aol.com
March 2, 2010 at 11:00 am
I have 137 sports posters from the early 1990′s. Mainly Nike, Costacos Bros. and Starline. Agassi, Bo Jackson, Barkley, Jordan, Robinson, Deion, Rice, McEnroe, Nolan Ryan, Aikman just to name a few. All but 2 in original plastic and only removed to verify. Would like to sell the entire lot as one. If you are interested email me for the entire list. jbrown561 @hotmail.com
March 23, 2010 at 10:52 pm
I have a Nike poster of Wayne Gretzky standing on an “ice swoosh” got to be late 70′s early 80′s.
It is also autographed by the Great One…would you have a value?
May 4, 2010 at 3:59 pm
I have this poster too. What can you tell me about it?
January 15, 2012 at 1:11 pm
If you still have this poster, please email me at ozkazanc.2@buckeyemail.osu.edu with details if you were to sell it. Thanks!
January 18, 2012 at 10:26 am
No, Mike, I’m looking for two posters by Nike, the “Supreme Court” and “Jam Session” both Posters feature N.B.A. Players. CAN you get these posters???
March 24, 2010 at 3:21 pm
Nah, but tell me what you would like for it and maybe ill purchase it….DD
July 25, 2010 at 5:16 pm
Just cleaned out my garage and found several old posters from when I was a kid, including a Dr. Dunkenstein Nike poster, a poster of Hank Aaron hitting number 715 (with his stats vs. Babe Ruth’s stats on the back), and one of Bart Starr (those last two are very old and not in great shape). Lots of smaller posters from the NBA glory days as well – Magic, Bird, Isaiah, Dr. J, etc. Lastly, I have a huge collage from Sports Illustrated that includes images from a variety of sports as well as a poem about sports. Images include Dwight Clark’s “The Catch”, Herschel Walker (at Georgia), Ivan Lendl, and many others from the 80′s).
Are these worth anything to anyone?
April 5, 2011 at 7:53 am
I am looking for the 1983 Nike Dr. Dunkenstein poster featuring Darrel Griffith. If anyone can help please let me know! Thanks!
July 29, 2010 at 3:17 pm
Wow, the Bo Jackson poster caught my eye right away. We opened Sport Seasons in 1988, and had that poster for sale in the store and displayed for the longest time. Those were good times! Thanks for the smile.
August 4, 2010 at 12:15 pm
Looking for the Sports Illustrated Posters (24 x 36) of Lance Alworth, Dick Butkus and Fergie Jenkins. Anyone looking to sell?
August 8, 2010 at 1:36 am
I’m looking for the Nike Supreme Court poster too. Anyone out there have one at the moment? jrhannah@aol.com
August 20, 2010 at 8:08 pm
I am also looking for the Nike Supreme Court poster, as well as the George Gervin Iceman poster where he is sitting on the chair made of ice and the Dominique Wilkins poster where he is holding a rim standing on glass. If anyone has these and are willing to sell please let me know at evcook@umich.edu
September 7, 2010 at 9:23 am
Hi – I just put a brand new Supreme Court poster on Ebay, I have 4 of them. I also have 4 or 5 of the Jam Session and the Board Room and a few Iceman posters as well. All in original packaging.
September 27, 2010 at 3:21 am
would LOVE to have an Iceman poster again. I had one as a kid. Please contact me. Mahalo.
August 15, 2011 at 10:55 pm
hi carolyn im interested in your posters if you have any left.
let me know,
thx orn
January 18, 2012 at 10:29 am
I would like to purchase your Supreme Court Poster, I’m not a member of EBAY, Can we do buisness were I don’t have to Bid on it? Let’s exchange address info I’d really like to buy it. Mark
May 16, 2012 at 9:06 pm
If u still have any of the Nike vintage posters , please email me at Mti_kevinl@hotmail.com
October 13, 2010 at 7:47 am
I am looking for the poster.
Where can I purchase one?
December 20, 2010 at 11:43 pm
Hi. Does anyone know a website where I can order college football athletes 24×36 posters?
December 20, 2010 at 11:44 pm
Does anyone know a website where I can order 24×36 posters of college football stadiums (Rose Bowl)?
January 9, 2011 at 5:45 pm
hi im looking for the poster with jordan pippen and rodman its from nike its huge 73 x23 something like that its called no bull any body any idea where i might be able to buy this at it has to be in descent shape thanks becky email akita1207@yahoo.com
January 24, 2011 at 12:38 am
Looking for Nike “jam session” with the ball players on a sreetball court. Also, Moses Malone dressed as moses. Also, “supreme court”. Anybody have access to these willing to sell?
March 20, 2011 at 4:12 pm
I’m looking for a 1970 (?) Fergie Jenkins 2′ x 3′ SI poster. I have about a hundred sports posters (in great shape, rolled) I’m willing to trade up for. Check me out under LinkedIn.
February 22, 2012 at 12:03 am
Hello,
By chance do you have a 1975 SI poster of Bob Babich of the Cleveland Browns?
May 13, 2011 at 3:35 pm
Hi —
I am looking for 20-30 vintage Nike posters/ads all sizes, great condition, could someone please contact me if you have a lot to sell. Willing to pay up.
Thank you
May 14, 2011 at 7:50 am
Well, I know I have the infamous B&W Bo Jackson poster (with arms stretched across bat and shoulder pads on), unopened and sealed in plastic wrap.
August 15, 2011 at 10:59 pm
hi kate,
i have about 25 different nike baseball posters. most in new condition. let me know if interested. i can send u pics.
August 11, 2011 at 11:10 am
hi looking for any 1990 and before nike/converse and costacos bros posters. willing to pay up
thanks
August 15, 2011 at 10:57 pm
i have about 25 different 1980′s baseball posters. most in new condition. let me know if interested
August 15, 2011 at 10:53 pm
hi, i have about 25 different 1980′s nike baseball posters im looking to sell or trade for some basketball posters. most look brand new and no pin holes.
August 19, 2011 at 12:33 am
I need the Nike wrestling poster “Wimps need not apply” Anyone got it?
September 14, 2011 at 3:38 pm
Looking for both the Tony Horton and Max Alvis Sports Illustrated baseball posters from 1968.
January 18, 2012 at 6:09 pm
You can get both on eBay. The Tony Horton runs higher, but normally either for less than $25 plus shipping. I got the e-mail address of one guy if you need.
September 16, 2011 at 10:48 am
Ron hit me up … give me a list of what you have
September 16, 2011 at 11:04 am
Eric Davis Eric Davis 7 foot sliding
Wade Boggs Boss Boggs
Ryne Sandberg Cornerstone
Lance Parrish Tiger Catcher
Tony Gwynn Hitting Machine
Rollie Fingers & Bruce Sutter Fingers & Sutter
Rick Sutcliffe Rick’s World
Ron Cey Penguin Power
Steve Sax Dodger Kid
Pedro Guerrero Blue Thunder
Steve Sax Sax’s
Darrly Strawberry Cream of the Crop
Dwight Gooden Dr.K
Wally Joyner Wally World
Steve Carlton & Mike Schmidt MVP & Cy (mini-poster)
Steve Carlton & Mike Schmidt MVP & Cy
Mike Schmidt Superman
Will Clark Battle of the Bay
Gaylord Perry K-Lord
Mark McGuire Battle of the Bay
Frank Viola Sweet Music
whats ur email i can send some pics
January 18, 2012 at 6:06 pm
I have a Penguin Power Ron Cey I’d part with.
September 27, 2011 at 8:04 pm
Looking for Lance Parrish Poster with Tigerrrrrrrr from nike.. email me at bowhunter1313@comcast.net
November 20, 2011 at 11:24 am
Wanted: 1968 Bart Starr Sports Illustrated poster Renselaar Corp. Will pay $300 bthkrck@yahoo.com
December 28, 2011 at 10:00 am
Can anyone tell me what information they may have on Thurman Munson posters from the 1970′s by Sports Illustrated and Studio One… did he appear more than one year and were they mail order only??
Thanks and I appreciate it
Tom
February 22, 2012 at 12:06 am
Hello fellow collectors,
I’m looking for a 1975 SI poster of Cleveland Browns player Bob Babich. Any help or even a picture of it would be great.
Thanks
June 11, 2012 at 10:46 pm
I have a jpg image of it if you still want to see it
May 16, 2012 at 9:03 pm
I’m looking for any vintage Nike basketball posters, jam session, supreme court , ice man gervin, Moses Malone, dr dunkenstein, if u have any old posters like these , email me at Mti_kevinl@hotmail.com
May 16, 2012 at 9:41 pm
i still have a bunch of the nike baseball posters if anyone is interested. they are in new condition.
Eric Davis Eric Davis 7 foot sliding
Wade Boggs Boss Boggs
Lance Parrish Tiger Catcher
Tony Gwynn Hitting Machine
Rollie Fingers & Bruce Sutter Fingers & Sutter
Rick Sutcliffe Rick’s World
Ron Cey Penguin Power
Steve Sax Dodger Kid
Pedro Guerrero Blue Thunder
Steve Sax Sax’s
Darrly Strawberry Cream of the Crop
Dwight Gooden Dr.K
Wally Joyner Wally World
Steve Carlton & Mike Schmidt MVP & Cy (mini-poster)
Mike Schmidt Superman
Will Clark Battle of the Bay
Gaylord Perry K-Lord
Mark McGuire Battle of the Bay
Frank Viola Sweet Music
also a few bo jacksons and some others.
savane10@hotmail.com
September 10, 2012 at 11:07 am
I just came upon a Michael Jordan Poster with “white Border marketcom Sports Illustrated” cant seem to find the year of it, havent seen this poster anywhere. its got a white factory signature of Michael Jordan and a chicago bulls logo top right corner, appears to be late 80′s early 90′s. Magic Johson and another unidentified Laker in the background. it was still rolled up in the original wrape and #’d identification bar. I’m wondering what its worth
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January 5, 2013 at 9:04 pm
Came across a Johnny Unitas poster in a Charger uniform..how rare are they?
January 6, 2013 at 2:59 am
Hello fellow collectors,
I’m looking to buy a 1975 SI poster of Cleveland Browns player Bob Babich. Any help or even a picture of it would be great.
Thanks
February 12, 2013 at 12:42 am
I am hoping to find some information about a poster. I have looked on every site, searched every way possible and can’t find a single thing about it. In fact, I can’t even find the same poster at all. It’s an Allen Iverson Reebok poster from 1998 that says “I for an I”. If anyone has every seen this poster get back to me.
April 19, 2013 at 11:32 pm
Does anyone have any info on a Nike poster of McEnroe playing guitar. John McEnroe is across the top in red and the poster background is completely black, he is wearing a blue shirt. It has a white border with McEnroe in silver on the bottom left hand corner and a silver Nike with on right. I also have an original Runner in Clouds that I would love to know the value of.
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