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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Jack_ChristiansenJack Christiansen - Wikipedia

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   Jack Christiansen. 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. He helped lead the Lions to three NFL ...

   • Height: 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
   • College: Colorado A&M

   • Interceptions: 46

2. www.profootballhistory.com › jack-christiansenThe Life And Career Of Jack Christiansen (Story)

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   May 19, 2022 · The Detroit Lions made Jack Christiansen the 69th overall selection of the 1951 NFL Draft. Prior to that, many NFL teams were apprehensive about drafting Christiansen because of his small stature. However, former Detroit Lions quarterback and general manager Dutch Clark convinced the team to take a chance on Christiansen, per the Cañon City ...

3. www.profootballhof.com › players › jack-christiansenJack Christiansen | Pro Football Hall of Fame

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   Many clubs had a standard rule when playing Detroit — don't throw in Christiansen's area, and don't punt to him. Christiansen played eight seasons with the Lions from 1951-58 and was named All-Pro six consecutive years (1952-1957) and played in five consecutive Pro Bowls (1954-1958).

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5. www.pro-football-reference.com › players › CJack Christiansen Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft ...

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   Draft: Detroit Lions in the 6th round (69th overall) of the 1951 NFL Draft. ... Jack Christiansen was elected into the Hall of Fame as a Player in 1970.

   • Birth Date: December 20, 1928

6. www.vintagedetroit.com › jack-christiansen-led-theJack Christiansen led the Lions ... - Vintage Detroit

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   Nov 27, 2011 · Jack Christiansen led the Lions’ secondary during the glorious 1950s. 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.

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8. michigansportshof.org › jack-leroy-christiansenJack Leroy Christiansen - Michigan Sports Hall of Fame

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   John LeRoy (Jack) Christiansen. Detroit Lions Football Player (1951 - 1958) Jack Christiansen was born in Sublette, Kansas. He attended Colorado A & M University (now Colorado State) where he earned eight varsity letters in football, track, and baseball.

9. www.nytimes.com › 1986/07/01 › obituariesJack Christiansen, Star Back on Lions And N.F.L. Coach

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   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 cancer. He was ...