William Jerome Cline (born September 2, 1943) is an American former professional football quarterback and defensive back who played for the Ottawa Rough Riders and Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
[3] In 1965, Cline signed with the Ottawa Rough Riders of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
As a member of the Rough Riders in 1966 he was a part of the league runner-ups as they lost the 1966 Grey Cup.
[4] In 1967, Cline played his final year with the Rough Riders as he continued to be a punter, defensive back, and quarterback.
During the season he was used mainly as a defensive back with a diminished role, only catching two interceptions for seventeen yards in five games.