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Olympics
13 Lots
 Lot 388. March 21, 1955 SI Autographed by Parry O’Brien. Front cover only, vg+ to ex. O’Brien revolutionized shot putting by developing a new style. He held the world record from 1953 to 1959. He competed in four consecutive Olympics 1952-64, winning two gold medals and a silver. He later became an excellent senior swimmer. O’Brien’s signature in blue sharpie is 10 of 10. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $20.
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 Lot 389. Dec. 5, 1955 SI Signed by Louise Dyer, America’s hope for its first gold medal in fencing. She failed to win a medal at the Olympics; her husband placed fourth in the 1960 Olympics. Louise Dyer is deceased. Issue ex+. Blue sharpie 9-10 signature. Authenti- cated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $25.
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 Lot 391. July 29, 1985 SI Signed by Champion Runner Mary Decker Slaney. The cover shows Slaney in London outrunning Zola Budd. In the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles, the two collided in the 3000 meters final, and Decker fell and was injured. She won manh titles in her career and was elected to the Track and Field HoF. She was SI’s “Sportsperson of the Year” in 1983. Ex issue, 10 sharpie signature. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Minimum Bid $20.
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 Lot 414. June 15, 1970 News Stand Sports Illustrated with Steve Prefontaine as a freshman runner for Oregon University. SI devotes four pages to Prefontaine and Bill Bowerman, his legendary coach and an innovator who became a co-founder of Nike. Prefontaine was, arguably, the United States’ greatest distance runner. At the peak of his career, he held every American track and field record from 2,000 to 10,000 meters. Two of his records remain unbroken. He died in a rollover car accident in 1975 at the age of 24. Desirable ex-m magazine with a small, light surface crease and without a mailing label to interfere with the outstanding photo of Prefontaine.
Winning Bid $113.
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