Description: Add this authentic Jack Christiansen autograph to your collection today! 3x NFL CHAMP This is a Black and White Photo Post Card Beautiful and in perfect condition - item was sent to PSA DNA and is 100% authentic! John LeRoy Christiansen was an American professional football player who became a college and pro coach. He played professionally in the National Football League for the Detroit Lions as a safety and return specialist from 1951 to 1958. His eight career punt returns for touchdowns was an NFL record until 1989 and remains the fourth best in league history. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1970. Christiansen became an integral part of the defensive backfield, a unit that would become known as "Chris's Crew", in tribute to his leadership. He continued this hight standard of play, tying for the interception with 10 picks-six in 1957 to help the Lions win their third title in six years. His 46 career interceptions ranks fourth on the Lions' all-time list. As a punts returner, he had 85 returns for 1,084 yards, and his 12.8 average still stands as a Detroit record and is third all-time in NFL History. He is tied with with Lem Barney at 11 for most return touchdowns in Detroit History. After retiring as a player, Christiansen served as a football coach 25 years from 1959 to 1983, including stints as the head coach of the San Francisco 49ers, compiling a 26-38-3 from 1963 to 1967, and at Stanford, where he compiled a 30-22-3 record from 1972 to 1976. He concluded his career as an assistant coach for the Kansas City Chiefs (1977), Seattle Seahawks (1978-1982), and Atlanta Falcons (1983). Career Highlights: 3x NFL Champion: 1952, 1953, 19576x First-Team All-Pro: 1952-19575x Pro Bowl: 1953-19572x NFL Interceptions Leader: 1953, 1957NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time TeamNFL 1950s All-Decade TeamDetroit Lions 75th Anniversary TeamDetroit Lions All-Time TeamPro Football Hall of Fame:1970 Thank you for your interest in our products! All of our items are in mint condition unless otherwise stated in the description. Item will be securely shipped USPS First Class We will combine shipping on multiple items, please wait for an invoice.
Price: 161.46 USD
Location: Castaic, California
End Time: 2025-01-29T17:52:36.000Z
Shipping Cost: 9.65 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Sport: Football-NFL
Player: Jack Christiansen
Signed: Yes
Original/Reprint: Original
Autograph Authentication: Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA)
Product: Photo
Team: Detroit Lions
