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Signed Skeeter Werner Walker Olympic Skier 11/21/1955 Sports Illustrated Cover. *Cover Only* Trifold sent out to be signed after Skeeter married legendary football star Doak Walker. Part of the mailer is still attached. Trimmed on bottom.  The autograph is guaranteed to pass any 3rd party authentication process such as JSA or PSA.

Skeeter Werner Walker (December 22, 1933 – July 20, 2001), born Gladys Maxine Werner, was an American alpine ski racer and Olympian. She was the oldest of the famous Werner family, which included her Olympian brothers Buddy and Loris Werner. 

Here are some of Skeeter Werner Walker's career highlights and achievements:

• Junior and National Competitions: Won titles at the Junior Nationals circuit in 1950 and 1951, and the West of the Mississippi Championships in 1949.

• U.S. Ski Team and World Championships: Was the youngest member of the U.S. FIS Team in 1953 and the U.S. Ski Team at the 1954 World Championships, where she finished 10th in downhill.

• North American Champion: Became North American Champion in 1955.

• Olympic Games: Competed in the 1956 Olympics, placing 10th in downhill.

• Post-Competition Career: After retiring in 1958, she modeled and designed fashion.

• Entrepreneurship and Coaching: Co-founded the Werner Storm Hut Ski Shop with her brother Buddy and founded and directed the Steamboat Ski School until 1969. She also coached the Colorado Junior National Team and the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club.

• Awards and Recognition: Inducted into the Colorado Ski Hall of Fame in 1984 and received the Hazie Werner Award in 1989.

• Family Connection: Married former college football and NFL player Doak Walker in 1968. 

• Buyer pays shipping. See photos for more details. Trifolded original signed 1955 SI Cover.