Jim Champion
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About
Football coach at all levels from 1954-1980, most notably as head coach for the CFL's BC Lions from 1967-1969.
Before Fame
He was a versatile two-way player who played one season for the NFL's New York Yanks.
Trivia
He won the 52nd Grey Cup as defensive coach of the BC Lions.
Family Life
He was born in Tillatoba, Mississippi.
Associated With
His final stint came in 1980 as defensive line coach for a Green Bay Packers team coached by Bart Starr.
