Jack Christiansen Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
JACK CHRISTIANSEN
Born: December 20, 1928 in Sublette, Kansas
Died: June 30, 1986 in Stanford, California
Biography
Full Name: John Leroy Christiansen
High School: Odd Fellows Orphanage
Elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame: January 12, 1970
Enshrined into Pro Football Hall of Fame: August 8, 1970
Pro Career: 8 seasons, 89 games
Drafted: 6th round (69th overall) by Detroit Lions
Uniform Number: 24, (19)
Class of 1970
Defensive Back 6-1, 205
(Colorado St.)
1951-1958 Detroit Lions
John Leroy Christiansen
Left safety stalwart on three title teams
All-NFL six straight years, 1952-1957
Played in five Pro Bowls
Formidable defender, return specialist
Foes' standard rule: "Don't pass in his area, don't punt to him"
NFL interception leader, 1953, co-leader in 1957
Career marks: 46 steals for 717 yards, three TDs
85 punt returns for 1,084 yards, eight TDs
Born December 20, 1928, in Sublette, Kansas
Film Credits
1957-1957-NFL-Championship-Game (in person)
Style
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JACK CHRISTIANSEN - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 276373The Defensive Backfield Coach for the Seattle Seahawks forwards a photograph of himself "as I look today". ALS: "Jack Christiansen" as Defensive Backfield Coach of the Seattle Seahawks, 1p, 5½x8½. Kirkland, Washington, no date.Price: $750.00
