About Keith Christensen
Lived 1947 – 2023 (aged 75–76). Keith Christensen was an American canadian football player.
Keith Elmore "Pinky" Christensen (May 10, 1947 – February 17, 2023) was an American college and professional football player. Christensen played at offensive tackle at the University of Kansas where he was coached first by Jack Mitchell and later by Pepper Rodgers.
Christensen was drafted 117th overall by the New Orleans Saints in the fifth round of the 1969 NFL/AFL draft. He was the 117th player drafted overall. He then went to the Edmonton Eskimos where he played for the 1970 and 1971 seasons.
He married Jane M McConahey on August 3, 1968. After his retirement from professional football, he returned to his hometown of Concordia, Kansas, where he played high school football at Concordia Junior-Senior High School.
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Who was Keith Christensen?
player of American and Canadian football
When was Keith Christensen born?
Keith Christensen was born on 10 May 1947 in Concordia.
When did Keith Christensen die?
Keith Christensen died in 2023.
What was Keith Christensen's occupation?
Keith Christensen was a canadian football player.
What nationality was Keith Christensen?
Keith Christensen was American.
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