Charles Douglas Cline (March 22, 1938 – October 10, 1995) was a professional American football player who played linebacker for seven seasons for the Houston Oilers and the San Diego Chargers of the American Football League (AFL).[1]
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Position: | Linebacker | ||||||
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Born: | (1938-03-22)March 22, 1938 Valdese, North Carolina | ||||||
Died: | October 10, 1995(1995-10-10) (aged 57) Rutherford College, North Carolina | ||||||
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High school: | Valdese (NC) | ||||||
College: | Clemson | ||||||
NFL Draft: | 1960 / Round: 14 / Pick: 168 (By the New York Giants) | ||||||
AFL Draft: | 1960 / Round: 2 Pick: First Selections (by the Houston Oilers) | ||||||
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Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |||||||
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]
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