Jacques Beauchamp

Jacques Beauchamp
Black and white photo of Beauchamp sitting at a desk, talking on a telephone and using a typewriter
Born(1927-02-04)February 4, 1927
Saint-Jérôme, Quebec, Canada
DiedSeptember 17, 1988(1988-09-17) (aged 61)
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
OccupationSports journalist
Employers
Notable workLa Soirée du hockey
Awards

Jacques Beauchamp OC (February 4, 1927 – September 17, 1988) was a Canadian sports journalist. During his 25-year tenure at the Montréal-Matin, he became the first reporter to follow the Montreal Canadiens on the road on a regular basis. His work in journalism was recognized by the Elmer Ferguson Memorial Award from the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1982, and he was made a member of the Order of Canada in 1986.