| Doug Cline | |
| Position: | Linebacker |
| Number: | 31 |
| Birth Date: | 22 March 1938 |
| Birth Place: | Valdese, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Death Place: | Rutherford College, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 2 |
| Weight Lbs: | 230 |
| Draftyear: | 1960 |
| Draftround: | 14 |
| Draftpick: | 168 |
| Afldraftyear: | 1960 |
| Afldraftround: | 2 Pick: First Selections |
| High School: | Valdese (NC) |
| College: | Clemson (1956–1959) |
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| Highlights: | |
| Statlabel1: | Games played |
| Statvalue1: | 95 |
| Statlabel2: | Interceptions |
| Statvalue2: | 7 |
| Statlabel3: | Touchdowns |
| Statvalue3: | 5 |
| Pfr: | C/ClinDo20 |
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]
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]
Cline is a member of the Clemson University Athletic Hall of Fame and Burke County Sports Hall of Fame.[3] [4]