SHORTER, Frank.
Frank Shorter Signed 1970 Sports Illustrated Magazine.
Rare 1970 Sports Illustrated Magazine Signed by Olympic gold medalist Frank Shorter
New York: Sports Illustrated, 1970.
$375.00
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Item Number: RRB-148711
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Rare original August 1970 issue of Sports Illustrated magazine signed by inspirational Olympic gold medalist Frank Shorter. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers, illustrated with advertisements and color photographs. Boldly signed by Shorter on the front cover. This issue features a six page article on the 1970 Olympic Games titled, "Don't Drink the Water." In near fine condition. Rare and desirable.
Frank Shorter, a pivotal figure in American distance running, is best known for his victory in the marathon at the 1972 Munich Olympics, a triumph that helped spark the modern American running boom. Born in 1947, Shorter combined athletic excellence with a strategic racing style, becoming a symbol of discipline and endurance during a transformative period in the sport. He also earned a silver medal in the 1976 Montreal Olympics, though that race was later marred by revelations of systematic doping by the East German winner. Beyond his competitive achievements, Shorter played a key role in establishing the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), reflecting his long-term commitment to clean sport and athlete integrity.
Frank Shorter Signed 1970 Sports Illustrated Magazine.
$375.00
In Stock