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The 1980 World Superstars

on BBC One London

from the Bahamas
Eleven top international sportsmen from seven countries compete in this fourth World Championship. At stake - reputations and$132,000 in prize money. From Great Britain:
Brian Jacks , the undefeated British and International Superstars Champion
John Sherwood , the ' Past Masters ' Champion who won every event in his heat. From Canada:
Brian Budd , for two years running, the World Superstars Champion. From the USA:
Charles White , the USA Men's Superstars Champion who plays football for the USC Trojans
Russ Francis , runner-up in the USA finals. Plays football for the New England Patriots
Joe Theismann , also a footballer with the Washington Redskins
Marty Hogan , twice national champion at racquetball. From Austria:
Toni Innauer , Olympic Gold
Medallist at the 70m ski-jump. From Switzerland:
Erich Schaerer , Olympic Gold and Silver Medallist at the bobsleigh. From Israel:
Moshe Ganzi , the water-ski champion from the International Superstars Championship. From Ireland:
Bernard Brogan , the 1980 Irish Superstars Champion who plays Gaelic football. Commentators
DAVID VINE, RON PICKERING
Produced for ABCtv by CHRIS CARMODY BBC production team
NEIL ECCLES, DEANNA HANNEY
Produced in collaboration with TRANS WORLD INTERNATIONAL and CANDID PRODUCTIONS INC
Producer PETER HYLTON CLEAVER

Contributors

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Brian Jacks
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John Sherwood
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Brian Budd
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Charles White
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Russ Francis
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Joe Theismann
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Marty Hogan
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Toni Innauer
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Erich Schaerer
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Moshe Ganzi
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Bernard Brogan
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Ron Pickering
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Chris Carmody
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Deanna Hanney
Producer:
Peter Hylton Cleaver

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