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Babette Beatty: Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’s First Cover Model - Swimsuit | SI.com

SI Staff | Jan 20, 2024

Babette Beatty: Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’s First Cover Model

Sixty years after landing the first SI Swimsuit Issue cover in 1964, Babette Beatty is still receiving regular fan mail from her many admirers.

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Published Jan 20, 2024
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