Interestingly, the two defenders covering Owens later became 49ers coaches: Jack Christiansen (Head Coach), and Jim David.

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Jack Christiansen was the leader of defense.

At the time of his retirement, his 8 punt returns for touchdowns tied the NFL record shared by Jack Christiansen.

Jack Christiansen Defensive back Jack Christiansen might have been the greatest punt returner ever.

Jack Christiansen, Defensive back from Colorado State University taken 6th round 69th pick by the Detroit Lions.

He resurfaced at Stanford University, first under Jack Christiansen from 1972 to 1976, then Bill Walsh the next two seasons.

He then joined Jack Christiansen's San Francisco 49ers coaching staff, as secondary coach, from 1964 to 1966.

Ironically, the two men covering Owens would later become 49ers coaches: Jack Christiansen (Head Coach), and Jim David.

Coach Jack Christiansen was fired after a 7-7 1967 season which saw the team go on a six-game losing streak.