About James J. Cline
Lived 1899 – 1969 (aged 70). James J. Cline was an American head coach and american football coach.
James Jacob Cline (March 2, 1899 – July 19, 1969) was an American football coach. He served as the head football coach at the Southern Branch of the University of California—now known as the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)—from 1923 to 1924, comping a record of 2–10–3.
Cline graduated from Pomona High School in Pomona, California, before attending the University of California, Berkeley, where he played for the California Golden Bears under head coach Andy Smith. He was later president of Cline Hardwood Co. in Los Angeles, where he died on July 19, 1969.
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Who was James J. Cline?
American football coach (1899–1969)
When was James J. Cline born?
James J. Cline was born on 2 March 1899 in Fremont County.
When did James J. Cline die?
James J. Cline died on 19 July 1969 in Los Angeles County.
What was James J. Cline's occupation?
James J. Cline was a head coach and american football coach.
What nationality was James J. Cline?
James J. Cline was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James J. Cline. https://biography.guide/james-j-cline/
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