Jack Christiansen was a game-changing Defensive Back who altered how people viewed the Safety position. A major part of the Lions two early 1950’s NFL Championships, Christiansen was one of the game’s first true ball hawks, twice leading the National Football League in picks and earning six nods as a First Team All-Pro.
Christiansen was also a spectacular returner taking eight punts back for a Touchdown and still holds the all-time record for the most Yards per Punt Return. He would be selected for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1970 and was named to the Pride of the Lions as part of the first group in 2009.
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