| Champion | |
|---|---|
| Presented by | Michael Magee |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Rick Rice |
| Running time | 15 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | CBC Television |
| Release | 4 January – 17 April 1969 |
Champion is a Canadian sports biography television series which aired on CBC Television in 1969.
Michael Magee hosted this series of biographies on prominent Canadian athletes. [1]
This 15-minute series was broadcast on Saturdays at 10:45 p.m. (Eastern) following Hockey Night in Canada from 4 January to 17 April 1969.
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