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Jackie Cline: Legend on and off the Field | Birmingham News
A football legend lost: Jackie Cline, 66, died Friday, leaving behind a legacy forged on the field and built in his community. A key piece of Bear Bryant’s final Alabama team, Cline helped win two national titles and starred in the historic Liberty Bowl. His NFL and USFL career followed, but his true impact was off the gridiron—running Greenpond Grocery for 30 years and becoming a pillar of Bibb County. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Cline’s life was defined by grit, heart, and quiet heroism. His name will forever echo in Alabama’s halls and his town’s streets. Listen in…
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