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Doug Cline

1938 – 1995

American football player

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Lived 1938 – 1995 (aged 57). Doug Cline was an American american football player.

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).

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.

Honors Cline is a member of the Clemson University Athletic Hall of Fame and Burke County Sports Hall of Fame.

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Clemson University
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Charles Douglas Cline

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Doug Cline?

American football player (1938-1995)

When was Doug Cline born?

Doug Cline was born on 22 March 1938 in Valdese.

When did Doug Cline die?

Doug Cline died on 10 October 1995 in Rutherford College, North Carolina.

What was Doug Cline's occupation?

Doug Cline was an american football player.

What nationality was Doug Cline?

Doug Cline was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Doug Cline

· Wikidata: Q5300371

· DBpedia: Doug Cline

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