Have a look inside SLAM's second-ever issue, with feature articles on Shawn Kemp, Dennis Rodman, Jalen Rose, and recognition for high schoolers (and future teammates) Stephon Marbury and Kevin Garnett.

Tiger Woods on the cover of the October 1994 issue of Golf Journal, a USGA publication. Tiger won the first of his three U.S. Amateur titles that August, and at the time, was the first 18-year-old to win the tournament. Since then, three younger players — Mason Howell (2025), Danny Lee (2008), and Byeong-Hun Ahn (2009) — have captured the men’s title.

George Brett on the cover of Sports Illustrated 34 years ago today. The story was about Brett’s pursuit of 3,000 hits, a milestone he achieved with his fourth hit against the Angels on September 30, a few days before this issue hit newsstands.

Brett retired after the next season at age 40, finishing his Hall of Fame career with 3,154 hits, 317 home runs, and a .305 average.

This variant may have only been released in Europe and Australia. Covers featuring college players Allen Iverson and Charle's O'Bannon were distributed across most North American markets.

It's The Dream's second SLAM cover, just two issues after his (also rare) appearance on SLAM #7.

LeBron James on the cover of Ohio Roundball Prep in 2000, toward the end of his sophomore year. Still front page news 26 years later.