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Bill Line

b. 1948

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About Bill Line

Born 1948. Bill Line is an American american football player.

Bill Line (born August 11, 1948) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for the Chicago Bears. He also was a member of The Hawaiians, Southern California Sun and Chicago Winds in the World Football League (WFL). He played college football for the SMU Mustangs.

Early life Line attended L.D. Bell High School. He accepted a football scholarship from the United States Air Force Academy. He transferred to Southern Methodist University after his freshman season. As a sophomore, he suffered a knee injury and was lost for most of the season.

Professional career Line was signed as an undrafted free agent by the New Orleans Saints after the 1971 NFL draft. He was tried at defensive tackle and defensive end during training camp. He was released on September 14.

After his release, he signed with the Roanoke Buckskins of the Atlantic Coast Football League, where he played at defensive tackle in 13 games.

In 1972, he signed as a free agent with the Dallas Cowboys. On August 17, he was traded to the Chicago Bears along with offensive tackle Bob Asher and a 1973 second round draft choice (#48-Gary Hrivnak) in exchange for quarterback Jack Concannon.

In 1972, he appeared in 13 games with 8 starts at right defensive tackle. On August 22, 1973, he was released.

In September 1974, he signed with The Hawaiians of the World Football League. He was released on September 23. In 1974, he signed with the Southern California Sun of the World Football League.

In 1975, he signed with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League, where he was tried at offensive tackle. He was cut on July 20.

In 1975, he signed with the Chicago Winds of the World Football League. In 1975, he was acquired by the Southern California Sun after the Winds team folded.

On July 14, 1976, he was signed as a free agent by the Los Angeles Rams. He was released on August 3.

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United States Air Force Academy, Southern Methodist University

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Bill Line?

American-football player (1948-)

When was Bill Line born?

Bill Line was born on 11 August 1948 in San Angelo.

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Bill Line is an american football player.

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Bill Line is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bill Line

· Wikidata: Q45280254

· DBpedia: Bill Line

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