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Jack Christiansen

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Jack Christiansen was an American professional football player and coach. He played safety and returned punts for the Detroit Lions in the National Football League from 1951 to 1958, a stretch in which the Lions won three league championships, in 1952, 1953 and 1957. He was a first-team All-NFL selection in six of his eight seasons, led the league in interceptions twice and was among the most dangerous punt returners of his time, scoring eight touchdowns on returns. Raised in an orphanage in Colorado, he starred at Colorado A&M before turning professional. After retiring he coached for 25 years, including as head coach of the San Francisco 49ers and of Stanford. He entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1970.

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Birth Year
1928 1
Medals or Titles Band
2-4 1
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Competed In

National Football League, Competitions
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On The Roster Of

Detroit Lions, Teams and Clubs
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Plays

American Football, Sports
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Nationality

United States

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Jack LeRoy Christiansen (December 20, 1928 – June 29, 1986) was an American professional football player who became a college and pro coach
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1. Jack Christiansen (Wikipedia)
  • Lead, birth
    Jack LeRoy Christiansen (December 20, 1928, June 29, 1986)
  • Lead, titles
    He helped lead the Lions to three NFL championships in 1952, 1953, and 1957
  • Lead, nationality
    Jack LeRoy Christiansen (December 20, 1928, June 29, 1986) was an American professional football player who became a college and pro coach
  • Plays: American Football, Lead, sport
    He played professionally in the National Football League (NFL) for the Detroit Lions as a safety and return specialist from 1951 to 1958
  • Competed In: National Football League, Lead, competition 1
    He played professionally in the National Football League (NFL) for the Detroit Lions as a safety and return specialist from 1951 to 1958
  • On The Roster Of: Detroit Lions, Lead or Professional career, team
    He played professionally in the National Football League (NFL) for the Detroit Lions as a safety and return specialist from 1951 to 1958
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