J.C. Caroline
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| J.C. Caroline | |
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| Date of birth | January 17, 1933 |
| Place of birth | Warrenton, Georgia |
| Position(s) | defensive back, running back |
| College | University of Illinois |
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| 1956-1965 | Chicago Bears |
James C. "J.C." Caroline (born January 17, 1933 in Warrenton, Georgia) is a former American football player. Caroline was a collegiate All-American, and played professionally for ten seasons in the National Football League, and is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame.
Caroline played college football at the University of Illinois, lettering in 1953 and 1954. A running 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 primarily defensive back, Caroline finished his career with 24 interceptions and six total touchdowns (two rushing, 1 receiving, 1 fumble recovery, and two on interceptions).
Caroline was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1980.
Caroline attended Booker T. Washington High School in Columbia, South Carolina.
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