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Doug Robinson: Why is Todd Christensen not in the Pro Football Hall of Fame?

Associated Press File

In this Sept. 20, 1987, photo provided by the NFL, Los Angeles Raiders tight end Todd Christensen (46) makes a grab during a 27-7 victory over the Detroit Lions in Los Angeles. Christensen, a star at BYU and five-time Pro Bowler in the NFL, died on Nov. 13, 2013, in Utah from complications during liver transplant surgery. He was 57. Now, 30 years after his career ended, his family and many supporters wonder why Christensen is not in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

SALT LAKE CITY — By any standard, Todd Christensen had a great football career.