Books and Magazines
"I like to make people stop and say, I've never seen anyone run like that before" - Steve Prefontaine
Cover's Picture/Articles Descriptions
|
|
|
Steve's first appearance in Sports Illustrated 6-2-69 when he was seen in their "Faces in the Crowd" section at the age of 18. Rare issue. We sell these for $25.00 |
|
|
|
This is the 1970 Sports Illustrated with the Freshman Phenom on the cover. This was Steve's second appearance in SI. This is one of the highest priced and sought after SI around, Often selling for over $100.00. We sell these for $85.00. Please E-mail us for details. |
|
|
|
This is Steve's third appearance in Sports Illustrated. This is a July 1970 SI issue with Hammer Thrower George Frenn on cover. Inside has article about the AAU with photo of Pre racing against Frank Shorter. We sell these for $25.00 |
|
|
|
This is the July 1971 SI, Pre's forth appearance in SI. Great 4 page article about the 3 mile race in Eugene pitting Pre against Shorter and Lingrand. Super article with picture of Pre breaking the 13:00 minute barrier. We sell these for $25.00 |
|
|
|
This is from July 1971 Life Magazine with a color photo of Pre inside and great article. We sell these for $25.00 |
|
|
|
Steve's fifth appearance in SI came on 8-2-71. This has a great full color page of Pre. Pre's coach Bill Bowerman writes the article. In this article Bill explains the proper techniques that made Pre and all his runners better. We sell these for $25.00. Please E-mail us for details. |
|
|
|
November 1971 SI, Pre's sixth appearance in this issue with full color page of Pre leading his cross-country team through a workout.
We sell these for $25.00 |
|
|
|
June 1972 Sport issue with Brooks Robinson on the cover. Excellent 4 page article on Pre. This is one of the best articles I have personally read about Steve. Highly Recommended. We sell these for $35.00 |
|
|
|
August 1972 Life Magazine with Mark Spitz on the cover. Great article entitled "Oregon's Gold Rush". Awesome Picture of Pre burning down the track. We sell these for $25.00 |
|
|
|
This is Steve's seventh appearance in Sports Illustrated on 8-28-72. This has a preview of the upcoming Olympics in Munich where Steve finished forth. Has a detailed article on him with color photo of Pre running. There are some Great quotes from Pre in this issue. We sell these for $25.00. |
|
|
September 1972 issues of Life with Pre's friend Frank Shorter on the cover. Issue talks about the Olympics and has a good picture of Pre stumbling to the finish.
We sell these for $25.00 |
|
|
|
|
Steve's eighth appearance in Sports Illustrated. This is a January 1973 swimsuit issue of SI. A two page article talks about Pre regaining is fire after the disappointing finish at the Olympics. Very good article with color picture of Pre, recommended.
We sell these for $25.00 |
|
|
|
May 1973 SI issue, Pre's ninth, with article describing Pre's last collegiate race in front of his fans. Very Good article.
We sell these for $25.00 |
|
|
|
The 1975 Sports Illustrated with Rocky Bleier on the cover. This is Pre's tenth and final SI appearance while alive in SI. Has an article by Kenny Moore "Pre's Last Race". This details Steve's final day on earth as seen by one of his teammates and friend. Very good article with an excellent picture of Pre crossing the finish line in his last race. We sell these for $25.00. |
|
|
|
"Pre" By Tom Jordon is the best book on Steve Prefontaine around. We sell these for $25.00. |
