 Christiansen in 1954 | |
| Born: | July 25, 1931 Los Angeles, California, US |
|---|---|
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | E |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
| Weight | 233 lb (106 kg) |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1954 | BC Lions |
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