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Jim was a key member of the Mountaineer football program from 1968-70. During that era, freshmen were not permitted to play on the varsity team. Jim was a backup to Hall of Fame quarterback Stew Casterline in 1968 and filled in well when Casterline went down with injuries. In 1969, Klinger was named to first team All-PSAC honors at defensive back, the first Mountaineer defensive player in school history to earn first team recognition. He also served as punter and quarterback, taking over as starting quarterback in 1970.
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