Doug Cline

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]

Doug Cline
No. 31
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born:(1938-03-22)March 22, 1938
Valdese, North Carolina, U.S.
Died:October 10, 1995(1995-10-10) (aged 57)
Rutherford College, North Carolina, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
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)
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:95
Interceptions:7
Touchdowns:5
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

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.[2]

References
  1. Doug Cline Stats. Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved January 6, 2022.
  2. "Charles Douglas Cline - High School Football Player Burke County NC".


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