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).
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||||||
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| Born: | March 22, 1938 Valdese, North Carolina | ||||||||
| Died: | October 10, 1995 (aged 57) | ||||||||
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| 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) | ||||||||
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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. [1]