Magazine Cover Derby (split from Pop Culture)

[Johnny Lunchbucket]

I was expecting we'd see that one but don;t think we did

[G-Fafif]

Stockholm does not wish to tacitly endorse violence.

[Benjamin Grimm]

Updated bracket now that we've completed the first half of the second round.



Round Three will feature an epic "Doctor K vs. Doctor K" battle.



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[bmfc1]

Marissa and Shelby are spending a lot of time at that newsstand. Have they objected?

[Benjamin Grimm]

Ken, the guy who runs the newsstand, enjoys the view!



Each day, he gives them each a free Diet 7-Up!

[Benjamin Grimm]

Tomorrow (Thursday) will be the final poll of the second round. Next week we'll have finalized our Sweet Sixteen, and I'll post an updated bracket in this thread.



Third-round voting will begin on Monday, June 24, with Casey Stengel taking on Darryl Strawberry.

[G-Fafif]

Related: Sports Illustrated has been sold to a licensing firm. https://variety.com/2019/biz/news/sports-illustrated-sale-meredith-authentic-brands-1203226481/https://variety.com/2019/biz/news/sports-illustrated-sale-meredith-authentic-brands-1203226481/ Under terms of the deal, Authentic Brands acquires the rights to market, develop and license Sports Illustrated and its kids' edition as well as its swimsuit and “Sportsperson of the Year” franchises, along with the magazine's photo archive. Meredith will pay a licensing fee to operate the editorial operations of Sports Illustrated in print and in digital for a minimum of two years. Editor Chris Stone and Publisher Danny Lee will continue to lead Sports Illustrated at Meredith.

Sports Illustrated's editoral operations have been sold to Maven (not to be confused with Stan Fischler).

[G-Fafif]

SI/Maven story here:



https://nypost.com/2019/06/17/sports-illustrateds-media-operations-just-got-sold-again/https://nypost.com/2019/06/17/sports-illustrateds-media-operations-just-got-sold-again/

[Benjamin Grimm]

The second round of voting is now complete. Here's a recap of where we are, along with the updated bracket.



Publications remaining in the competition

Eight Covers: Sports Illustrated

Two Covers: The New Yorker

One Cover: Jock, Life, New York Sunday News Magazine, SarcoScope, Sport, Time



Publications eliminated in the second round

ESPN, Inside Sports, Jet, McCalls, New York, New York Sports, The Sporting News





Individuals remaining in the competition

Three Covers: Dwight Gooden

Two Covers: Casey Stengel, Darryl Strawberry

One Cover: Ron Darling, Jerry Grote, Jay Hook, Jerry Koosman, Mona Lisa, Willie Mays, Tom Seaver, Noah Syndergaard



Individuals eliminated in the second round

Gary Carter, Frank Cashen, Bud Harrelson, Dave Kingman, Ray Knight, Jose Reyes, Ron Swoboda, and the four players pictured on the "Greatest Infield" cover.





Third-round voting begins on Monday.



Week of June 24:

Casey of the Mets vs. The Straw that Stirs the Mets

Amaysing Mets vs Casey Stengel

Mets in the Stretch vs Iwo Jima

Doctor K vs Doctor K



Week of July 1:

Tom Seaver and the Art of Pitching vs. Mr Long Ball

Struggle at the Top vs Jay Hook of the N.Y. Mets

Dwight the Great vs Mona Lisa

Armed Force vs. Late Innings



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[Benjamin Grimm]

The third round of voting is now complete. Here's a recap of where we are, along with the updated bracket.



Publications remaining in the competition

Six Covers: Sports Illustrated

One Cover: Life, Time



Publications eliminated in the third round

The New Yorker, Jock, New York Sunday News Magazine, SarcoScope, Sport





Individuals remaining in the competition

Two Covers: Dwight Gooden

One Cover: Ron Darling, Jerry Grote, Jerry Koosman, Willie Mays, Casey Stengel, Darryl Strawberry



Individuals eliminated in the third round

Jay Hook, Mona Lisa, Tom Seaver, Noah Syndergaard.





Fourth-round voting begins on Monday.



Week of July 15:

Casey of the Mets vs. Armed Force

The Amaysing Mets vs. Dwight the Great

Mets in the Stretch vs. Struggle at the Top

Doctor K: Baseball's Hottest Pitcher vs. Mr. Long Ball



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[Centerfield]

The top half of that bracket is my four favorite Mets covers of all time. So cool to see them all here in one place.

[kcmets]

Best part of the season thus far except for one or two individual 'awesomenesses.'

[Benjamin Grimm]

The fourth round of voting is now complete. We have now established our Final Four.



Here's a recap of where we are, along with the updated bracket.



Publications remaining in the competition

Three Covers: Sports Illustrated

One Cover: Time



Publications eliminated in the fourth round

Life





Individuals remaining in the competition

Two Covers: Dwight Gooden

One Cover: Jerry Grote, Casey Stengel



Individuals eliminated in the fourth round

Ron Darling, Jerry Koosman, Willie Mays, Darryl Strawberry





Fifth-round voting began today.



July 29:

Casey of the Mets vs. Doctor K: Baseball's Hottest Pitcher

Dwight the Great vs. Struggle at the Top



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[Benjamin Grimm]

The fifth round of voting is now complete. We now know our two finalists.



Publications remaining in the competition

Two Covers: Sports Illustrated



Publications eliminated in the fourth round

Time





Individuals remaining in the competition

One Cover: Dwight Gooden, Casey Stengel



Individuals eliminated in the fourth round

Jerry Grote





Voting for the final round will begin tomorrow.



August 6:

Casey of the Mets vs. Dwight the Great

[Edgy MD]

Solid work, everybody, and especially Grimmstone. I think the upset of the tournament has to be McCall's losing to Jock.

[Benjamin Grimm]

I was surprised by the early exit of Best Infield Ever

[G-Fafif]

Agree on Best Infield. I didn't think the Darryl cover was anything special, but enough of y'all did.



Jock is iconic and had a following already. McCall's was a kitschy surprise.



Sarco's staying power was the stunner for me.

[bmfc1]

My Final Four: Mona Lisa, Best Infield, McCalls, Jock.

[G-Fafif]

Late entry...

[Benjamin Grimm]

Ann Jillian was one hell of a shortstop for the Mets back in the day!