J. C. Caroline

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J. C. Caroline

Date of birth:	January 17, 1933 (1933-01-17) (age 75)
Place of birth:	Warrenton, Georgia
Career information
Position(s):	DB, RB
College:	Illinois
NFL Draft:	1956 / Round: 7 / Pick 82
Organizations
As player:
1956-1965	Chicago Bears
Career highlights and Awards
Pro Bowls:	1
Stats at DatabaseFootball.com
College Football Hall of Fame

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 intercepted Pro Football Hall of Famer Johnny 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.