Description:Michael Jordan autographed May 19, 1997 Sports Illustrated - "Guarding Jordan" (Beckett encapsulated). Vintage Sports Illustrated with the cover showing Jordan in game action. Signed "Michael Jordan" in black marker and authenticated/encapsulated by Beckett. The signature rates 8 out of 10. Magazine itself shows some light wear which is a touch more accentuated on back. Includes letter of provenance from Howard Kaplan: EX/MT