^Lot 1479 Steve Prefontaine

Promising American long-distance runner (1951–1975) who was killed in an auto accident at the age of 24. Program from the 14th Annual Sunkist Indoor Track Meet, held on January 20, 1973, 8.5 x 11, 22 pages. Signed inside in blue ballpoint next to his image by Steve Prefontaine and signed on the opposite page by Frank Shorter. Program is also signed on the front and back covers by six others. In very good to fine condition, with ballpoint notations to event pages indicating winners and times, toning to inside pages from scattered news clippings, light soiling, contrast to signatures on the front cover, and expected light handling wear.