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8. Jack Christiansen

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8. Jack Christiansen
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.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Safety
  • Acquired: Drafted in the 6th Round, 69th Overall in the NFL Draft 1/18/51.
  • Departed: Retired after the 1958 Season.
  • Games Played: 89
  • Notable Statistics: 46 Interceptions
    717 Interception Return Yards
    3 Interception Return Touchdowns
    7 Fumble Recoveries
    88 Fumble Recovery Yards
    85 Punt Returns
    1,084 Punt Return Yards
    8 Punt Return Touchdowns
    59 Kick Returns
    1,329 Kick Return Yards
    19 Rushing Attempts
    143 Rushing Yards
    2 Rushing Touchdowns
    3 Receptions
    32 Receiving Yards

    6 Playoff Games
    1. Interception
    0 Interception Return Yards
    1 Punt Return
    18 Punt Return Yards
    5 Kick Returns
    107 Kick Return Yards
    4 Rushing Attempts
    8 Rushing Yards
    1 Reception
    5 Receiving Yards
  • Major Accolades and Awards: NFL Champion (1952, 1953 & 1957)
    First Team All-Pro (1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956 & 1957)
    Pro Bowl Selection (1953, 1954, 1955, 1956 & 1957)
    Most Yards per Punt Return (1952)
    Most Interceptions (1953 & 1957)
    Most Interception Return Yards (1953)
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