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  1. 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.

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  2. May 19, 2022 · Learn how Jack Christiansen from a small town in Kansas became a five-time Pro Bowl and six-time First-Team All-Pro safety and special teamer for the Detroit Lions. He also played for the Colorado A&M Aggies, a stingy defense that won three NFL championships in the 1950s. He was a track star who set a school record in the 440-yard dash and became a Hall of Fame coach after his playing career.

  3. 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.

  4. High School: ( ) Draft: in the 6th round (69th overall) of the . Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in () As Coach: 5 Yrs ( ) More bio, uniform, draft info. Hall of Fame. 5x Pro Bowl. 6x All-Pro. 3x NFL Champ.

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  5. Jun 30, 1986 · Jack Christiansen, a Hall of Fame football player with the Detroit Lions, and former head coach at Stanford and the San Francisco 49ers, died Sunday at Stanford Medical Center after undergoing...

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  7. Nov 27, 2011 · by Richard Bak on November 27, 2011. Jack Christansen was the first player in NFL history to return two punts for touchdowns in one game. One day in retirement, Cleveland Browns end Mac Speedie was asked about Jack Christiansen, the Detroit Lions’ Hall of Fame defensive back of the 1950s.

  8. Jack Christiansen was a football coach in the National Football League (NFL) from 1959 to 1983, finishing his career as the secondary coach of the Atlanta Falcons. Over his sixteen years of coaching his teams compiled a cumulative win/loss record of 94-127-4.

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