Keith "Pinky" Christensen was a college and professional football

American football

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 player in the United States

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. Christiensen played at offensive tackle at the University of Kansas

University of Kansas

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 where he was coached first by Jack Mitchell

Jack Mitchell (coach)

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 and later by Pepper Rodgers

Pepper Rodgers

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Christensen was drafted by the New Orleans Saints

New Orleans Saints

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 in the fifth round of the 1969 NFL Draft

1969 NFL Draft

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. He was the 13th player picked by New Orleans, and 117th overall.

After his retirement from professional football, he returned to his hometown of Concordia, Kansas

Concordia, Kansas

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 where he played high school football at Concordia Junior-Senior High School

Concordia Junior-Senior High School

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• http://www.class1965.com/images/Keith%20Christensen%20-%20Right%20Tackle.jpg Photograph of Keith Christensen