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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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The defensive backfield of the Lions became known as “Chris’ Crew,” in recognition of Christiansen’s leadership and outstanding play. On the field, he was the defensive boss and ran the show. He led the league in interceptions in 1953 and tied for the league lead in 1957.
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. He twice led the NFL in picks: 12 in 1953 and 10 in 1957, impressive numbers for a 12-game season.
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.
Jack Christiansen. John LeRoy Christiansen Born: December 20, 1928 in Sublette, KS. Died: June 29, 1986 in Stanford, CA. College: Colorado St. College Coaching: View Records. High School: Odd Fellows Orphanage Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1970 . As Player: 8 Yrs More bio, uniform, draft info
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Jun 30, 1986 · STANFORD, Calif. -- Hall of Fame defensive back Jack Christiansen, a member of three Detroit Lion NFL championship teams in the 1950s, has died of cancer. He was 57.
Jack Christiansen was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1970, the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame in 1967 and was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 1986. He passed away on June 29, 1986 at 57 years of age.
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