Top 10 Most Profitable Magazine Cover Deals Of All Time

7 Mohammed Ali

Few sports legends are as well-known and respected as Cassius clay, Mohammed Ali. Ali was a strikingly iconic figure when he appeared on the Esquire cover in 1968. With arrows sticking out of his chest, Ali was dressed in his boxing gear.

Although the image was controversial, it was a brilliant stroke of creative genius that resulted in 1.8 million copies being sold like hotcakes. Although it is not known how much Ali was paid to appear in the magazine, the feature helped Ali become a household name. He also promoted brands such as Yum’s Pizza Hut.