Former Bears Illini standout J.C. Caroline dead at 84
J.C. Caroline
J.C. Caroline  a legendary running back at Illinois who went on to a decorated 10-year career primarily as a defensive back with the Chicago Bears  died Friday in Urbana  Ill.  He  was 84.
 Caroline  is the second member of the 1963 Bears championship team to die this month. Joe Fortunato  a linebacker on the title-winning team  died Nov. 6. He was 87.
 Caroline  stands with Red Grange as one of the best running backs to play for the Illini.  Caroline  led the nation in rushing as a sophomore in 1953  gaining 1 256 yards to set the Big Ten record at the time and helping the Illini to a 7-1-1 record and a share of the conference title. He finished seventh in Heisman Trophy balloting.
 Caroline  signed with the Montreal Alouettes of the CFL in 1955 and joined the Bears a year later  playing primarily defensive back. He was selected to the Pro Bowl as a rookie in 1956 and finished his career with 24 interceptions. He played both ways his first three seasons  getting some action as a halfback.
[TGT]died Friday in Urbana  Ill.  [TGT]  was 84.
 Caroline  is the second member of the 1963 Bears championship team to die this month. Joe Fortunato  a linebacker on the title-winning team  died Nov. 6. He was 87.
 Caroline  stands with Red Grange as one of the best running backs to play for the Illini.  Caroline  led the nation in rushing as a sophomore in 1953  gaining 1 256 yards to set the Big Ten record at the time and helping the Illini to a 7-1-1 record and a share of the conference title. He finished seventh in Heisman Trophy balloting.
 Caroline  signed with the Montreal Alouettes of the CFL in 1955 and joined the Bears a year later  playing primarily defensive back. He was selected to the Pro Bowl as a rookie in 1956 and finished his career with 24 interceptions. He played both ways his first three seasons  getting some action as a halfback.