Christian Jeffrey Dieterich (born July 27, 1958) is a retired

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who played his entire career with the Detroit Lions from 1980 to 1986.

Early life and college career

Dieterich attended

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, earning the Long Island '' Newsday'' Hansen Award in 1975. At

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he was a two time all All ACC Tackle/Guard and was on the 1979

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Championship team, playing in the 1980

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Professional career

Dieterich played his entire seven season career with the Detroit Lions.

Personal life

Lives in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Dieterich writes Football & Mystery Books and donates the proceeds to Children & Animal Charities. '
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'' 1958 births Living people American football offensive guards American football offensive tackles Detroit Lions players NC State Wolfpack football players People from Stony Brook, New York Players of American football from New York (state) Sportspeople from Suffolk County, New York Ward Melville High School alumni {{offensive-lineman-1950s-stub