American athlete and author (1868-1957) who became the first modern Olympic champion when he won the triple jump event at the 1896 Games. Signed book: Sonnie-Boy's People. First edition. NY: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1913. Hardcover, 5.5 x 7.75, 363 pages. Signed on the first free end page in ink, "James B. Connolly." Book condition: VG/None, with edgewear and ex-library markings.
