Martin Alexander Christiansen (April 23, 1916 – March 29, 1999) was an American football fullback. A native of Minneapolis, he played college football for Minnesota from 1937 to 1939. He then played professional football in the National Football League (NFL) for the Chicago Cardinals during the 1940 season.[1] After retiring from football, he worked as a Minneapolis police officer and owner of a gas station. He died in 1999 in Minneapolis.[2]
![]() | |
Personal information | |
---|---|
Born: | (1916-04-23)April 23, 1916 Minneapolis |
Died: | March 29, 1999(1999-03-29) (aged 82) Minneapolis |
Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
Weight: | 200 lb (91 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | Washburn (MN) |
College: | Minnesota |
Position: | Fullback |
NFL Draft: | 1940 / Round: 5 / Pick: 31 |
Career history | |
| |
Player stats at PFR | |
Chicago Cardinals 1940 NFL draft selections | |
---|---|
|