Anthony Francis Cline (July 25, 1948 – July 23, 2018) was an American professional football defensive end who played 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 9 seasons in the NBA.
American football player (1948–2018)
Tony Cline
Key facts
date of birthJuly 25, 1948
date of deathJuly 23, 2018
educated atUniversity of Miami
occupationAmerican football player
place of birthHammond
All data from the card 10
- Position
- Defensive end
- Born
- July 25, 1948Michigan City, Indiana, U.S.
- Died
- July 23, 2018 (aged 69)
- Listed height
- 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
- Listed weight
- 244 lb (111 kg)
- High school
- Michigan City (IN)
- College
- Miami (FL)
- NFL draft
- 1970: 4th round, 102nd overall pick
- Fumble recoveries
- 3
- Interceptions
- 3
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