When the famous "Hollywood" sign fell into disrepair in 1978, various entertainers agreed to buy a letter for $27,777.77. Gene bought the first "L."

Champion, World's Wonder Horse

Television Champion (dates undetermined)

Light sorrel-colored with a bleached mane and tail
4 white stockings
Wide blaze that extended over his nose and lower lip
Gelding
Appeared in Gene's final movies and was in The Gene Autry Show from 1950 to 1955; was also in The Adventures of Champion from 1955 to 1956
Third "official" screen Champion
Inspired a comic book series titled Gene Autry's Champion

Research assistance provided by author Petrine Mitchum.