[1] Christian was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the ninth round, with the 105th overall pick, of the 1952 NFL draft.

[2] Christian had his requests for employment rejected by the Edmonton Eskimos and Calgary Stampeders of the WIFU.

[3] However, when he later mentioned that he was born in Canada, which qualified him as a non-import player, the Stampeders signed him to a contract.

[3] He played offense, defense, and served as a kicker during his professional career.

[1] Christian also scored one field goal, one rogue, and 14 extra points during the 1953 season.