- J. C. Caroline
NFL player
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DateOfBirth=birth date and age|1933|01|17
Birthplace=Warrenton, Georgia
Position=DB, RB
College=Illinois
DraftedYear=1956
DraftedRound=7 / Pick 82
Stats=Y
DatabaseFootball=CAROLJC01
PFR=CaroJ.00
years=1956-1965
teams=Chicago Bears
ProBowls=1
CollegeHOF=50054James C. "J.C." Caroline (born
January 17 ,1933 inWarrenton, Georgia ) is a formerAmerican football player. Caroline was a collegiateAll-American , and played professionally for ten seasons in theNational Football League , and is a member of theCollege Football Hall of Fame .Caroline played
college football at the University of Illinois, lettering in 1953 and 1954. Arunning back , Caroline led the nation in rushing with 1256 yards in 1953 as a sophomore, and was named All-American.Beginning in 1956, Caroline had a ten-year professional career with the
Chicago Bears of the NFL. Playing primarilydefensive back , Caroline finished his career with 24interception s and six totaltouchdown s (two rushing, 1 receiving, 1fumble recovery, and two on interceptions). Caroline interceptedPro Football Hall of Fame rJohnny Unitas 's first NFL career pass attempt and returned it for a touchdown.Caroline was inducted into the
College Football Hall of Fame in 1980.Caroline was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the
1956 NFL Draft with the 82nd overall pick.External links
* [http://www.collegefootball.org/famersearch.php?id=50054 College Football Hall of Fame bio]
* [http://www.footballcardgallery.com/player/J.C.+Caroline Football card gallery]
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