| Born: | July 25, 1948 Michigan City, Indiana, U.S. |
|---|---|
| Died: | July 23, 2018 (aged 69) |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Defensive end |
| College | Miami (FL) |
| NFL draft | 1970 / Round: 4 / Pick 102 |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1970–1975 | Oakland Raiders |
| 1976–1977 | San Francisco 49ers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Anthony Francis Cline (July 25, 1948 – July 23, 2018) was an American football defensive end who played professional football 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 8 seasons in the NBA.[1]
References
- ↑ "Oakland Raiders, San Francisco 49ers former defensive end Tony Cline passes away". 247sports.com. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
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