16 August 1954 Posted on August 15, 2013 by Staff The very first issue of Sports Illustrated is published. Famous Words of Inspiration..."If you cannot work with love but only with distaste, it is better that you should leave your work." Khalil Gibran — Click here for more from Khalil Gibran Related posts: 14 September 1954 22 April 1954 23 February 1954