About Tony Cline
Lived 1948 – 2018 (aged 69). Tony Cline was an American american football player.
Anthony Francis Cline (July 25, 1948 – July 23, 2018) was an American professional football defensive end who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Oakland Raiders from 1970 to 1975 and the San Francisco 49ers from 1976 to 1977. He played college football at the University of Miami. Some researchers claim that he holds the American Football Conference (AFC) rookie sack record with 17½ in 1970, but the NFL has only recognized a sack as an official statistic since 1982, so Cline's record is not officially recognized. His son, Tony Cline Jr., also played in the NFL. His son-in-law, Jason Kapono played 9 seasons in the NBA.
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Who was Tony Cline?
American football player (1948-2018)
When was Tony Cline born?
Tony Cline was born on 25 July 1948 in Hammond.
When did Tony Cline die?
Tony Cline died on 23 July 2018.
What was Tony Cline's occupation?
Tony Cline was an american football player.
What nationality was Tony Cline?
Tony Cline was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tony Cline. https://biography.guide/tony-cline/
MLA: "Tony Cline." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tony-cline/.
Chicago: "Tony Cline." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tony-cline/.
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