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.

Want to feel old? Kevin Garnett — The Kid — turns 50 years old today!