Doug Cline
American football player (1938–1995)
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Charles Douglas Cline (March 22, 1938 – October 10, 1995) was an American professional football player who was a linebacker for seven seasons for the Houston Oilers and the San Diego Chargers of the American Football League (AFL).[1]
Valdese, North Carolina, U.S.
Rutherford College, North Carolina, U.S.
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| Born | March 22, 1938 Valdese, North Carolina, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died | October 10, 1995 (aged 57) Rutherford College, North Carolina, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Valdese (NC) | ||||||||
| College | Clemson (1956–1959) | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1960: 14th round, 168th overall pick | ||||||||
| AFL draft | 1960 | ||||||||
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Career
Cline played in 95 career games, all but two with the Oilers. He rushed for 105 yards on 37 carries for 2 touchdowns and caught 4 passes for 15 yards in his first season, the only one where he was used on offense. He had 7 interceptions for 77 return yards while causing 2 fumbles.
In the 1961 AFL title game, he had an interception. He returned 4 kick returns for 66 total yards during his career. He was named to the 2nd All-AFL Team in 1962 by the Associated Press and UPI and in 1963 by the Associated Press, NY Daily News and UPI.[2]
Honors
Cline is a member of the Clemson University Athletic Hall of Fame and Burke County Sports Hall of Fame.[3][4]
