CHAMPION NAMED NFL'S OFFICIAL PRACTICEWEAR SUPPLIER

     Champion Products Inc. has been named the "Official
Practicewear Supplier of the NFL," beginning in the '97 season,
according to an announcement by NFL Properties VP of Worldwide
Retail Licensing Jim Connelly.  Champion will supply NFL clubs
with a wide array of practicewear items such as fleece, t-shirts,
bottoms, windwear, headwear and jerseys to be used in off-season
strength and conditioning, mini-camps, training camps and in-
season.  Champion will also market the line at retail.  The
partnership complements other Pro Line agreements and fills a
"critical void" in both club service and retail licensing.  In
addition, the league claims the multi-year deal provides the NFL
and member clubs with a "broad and powerful marketing partner"
which has an "athletic heritage" in both uniforms and
practicewear.  In addition to supplying NFL players and marketing
the practicewear at retail, Champion will support the NFL Coaches
Club and NFL special events, such as the NFL Combine and NFL
Experience (NFL).