Quote by Esther Williams

Life magazine ran a page featuring me and three other girls that was clearly the precursor of Sports Illustrated swimsuit issues.

Life magazine ran a page featuring me and three other girls

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This quote suggests that a page in Life magazine featuring the speaker and three other girls served as the inspiration for future Sports Illustrated swimsuit issues. It implies that the appearance of these women in revealing swimsuits paved the way for similar features in other publications. The quote highlights the historical significance of this particular magazine page and its influence on the depiction of women in swimwear in popular media.

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