Former Steelers, Dolphins, Lions tackle Jackie Cline Dies
Summary
Jackie Cline, a former professional football player who played in the USFL, NFL, and CFL, died on July 25 at age 66. He was a defensive lineman known for his versatility and helped Alabama win the 1979 national championship before his pro career.Key Facts
- Jackie Cline was born on March 13, 1960, in Kansas City, Kansas, and grew up in Alabama.
- He played college football at Alabama and was part of the 1979 national championship team.
- Cline went undrafted in 1983 but signed with the Birmingham Stallions in the USFL, winning championships in 1984 and 1985.
- After the USFL folded, he pursued an NFL career, playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Miami Dolphins, Green Bay Packers, Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, and briefly with the Atlanta Falcons.
- He played mainly as a reserve defensive lineman capable of multiple positions and had his longest NFL tenure with the Miami Dolphins.
- Cline appeared in 42 NFL games with 11 starts and recorded six sacks during his career.
- His son, Dylan Cline, also played college football and tried out for an NFL team.
- Jackie Cline preferred playing football without being in the spotlight, focusing on doing his best with his skills.
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