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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. He played professionally in the National Football League (NFL) for the Detroit Lions as a safety and return specialist from 1951 to 1958.
May 19, 2022 · Jack Christiansen, one of the best punt return specialists and pass defenders in Detroit Lions franchise history, passed away on June 29, 1986. According to Johnson, the 57-year-old Christiansen died three years after his initial prostate cancer diagnosis.
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In one crucial contest against the Los Angeles Rams as a rookie, Christiansen scored twice on punt returns of 69 and 47 yards. He also scored on two punt returns (71 and 89 yards) against the Green Bay Packers that season.
Jul 1, 1986 · Jack Christiansen, a former defensive back with the Detroit Lions and a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, died Sunday at Stanford Medical Center after undergoing surgery for...
Nov 27, 2011 · The vocal leader of “Chris’s Crew,” as the Lions’ famed secondary of the Eisenhower decade was called, Christiansen picked off 46 passes in 89 games, one of the highest interception-to-game ratios in league history.
Jun 29, 2022 · One of the main reasons Detroit Lions won three NFL championships in the 1950s was Jack Christiansen. A star safety and kick return specialist, Christiansen was enshrined in the Hall of Fame in 1970. On the 36-year anniversary of his passing, we remember Christiansen's contributions to football.
Jun 30, 1986 · (AP) Jack Christiansen, a Hall of Fame defensive back who helped the Detroit Lions win three National Football League championships in the 19505, died Sunday at Stanford Medical Center after undergoing surgery for cancer.
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Defensive back Jack Christiansen played 8 seasons for the Lions. Christiansen had 46 interceptions and scored 13 touchdowns. He was selected to play in 5 Pro Bowls and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1970.
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