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Magic Johnson announces he had HIV/AIDS...
Magic Johnson announces he had HIV/AIDS...
Item # 720442
November 08, 1991
SPORTS SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Nov. 8, 1991
* Earvin Magic Johnson has HIV/AIDS virus
* Los Angeles Lakers basketball star
* Retires from professional NBA play
The front page of this section has a headline: "The Day the Magic Stopped" and more with a few related photos. Much more on the following pages. Great to have in this L.A. publication, the home of the Lakers.
Complete sport's section only with al 16 pages, great condition.
AI notes: On November 7, 1991, Magic Johnson stunned the world when he announced that he had tested positive for HIV and would retire immediately from the NBA. At 32, Johnson was still one of basketball’s premier players, a five-time NBA champion, and a global sports icon, making the revelation particularly shocking. His announcement not only sent ripples through the sports community but also struck a chord worldwide, as HIV/AIDS at the time was heavily stigmatized and poorly understood. The news triggered widespread media coverage, intense public reaction, and a mix of fear, sympathy, and admiration. Johnson’s openness about his diagnosis brought unprecedented attention to the epidemic, humanizing the disease and helping to challenge misconceptions about who could be affected. In the wake of his announcement, Johnson became a prominent advocate for HIV/AIDS awareness, education, and prevention, while his courage inspired conversations about testing, treatment, and the intersection of health and professional sports.
Category: The 20th Century
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