George Linberger
George Linberger | |||||||
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| Born | George Linberger January 23, 1967 Akron, Ohio, U.S. | ||||||
| Other names | The Terminator | ||||||
| Statistics | |||||||
| Weight class | Heavyweight | ||||||
| Weight(s) | 265 lb (120 kg) | ||||||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) | ||||||
| Stance | Orthodox | ||||||
| Boxing record | |||||||
| Total fights | 40 | ||||||
| Wins | 29 | ||||||
| Wins by KO | 25 | ||||||
| Losses | 9 | ||||||
| Draws | 1 | ||||||
| No contests | 1
American football career | ||||||
| Career information | |||||||
| High school: | Chardon (OH) | ||||||
| College: | Toledo | ||||||
| Position: | Offensive lineman/defensive lineman | ||||||
| NFL draft: | 1990: undrafted | ||||||
| Career history | |||||||
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||
| Career Arena League statistics | |||||||
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George "The Terminator" Linberger (born January 23, 1967) is an American former professional boxer and football player.
Early life
[edit]Linberger attended Chardon High School, where he was an all-conference, all-district, and all-state tight end. He was the team leader in receptions his junior and senior year. He also anchored the defensive line and was recruited by several division one programs before settling on the University of Toledo. He also excelled on the wrestling mat, where he compiled a 56-19 record during his high school career.[1]
Football career
[edit]Linberger played college football at the University of Toledo where he was a four-year starter.[2] Linberger was a first team All-Mid-American Conference performer in 1989, team captain 1989, team MVP (1989) as well as a nominee for Mid-American conference player of the year. After graduation and going undrafted he was signed as a free agent by the Detroit Lions. On July 22, 1990, it was reported that he had been waived by the Lions.[3] He then was drafted by the WLAF's San Antonio Riders[4] in the fifth round of the OL draft. He signed with the San Antonio Force of the Arena Football League (AFL) in June 1992 but did not play in any games for them.[5][6] Linberger played in all 12 games for the Las Vegas Sting of the AFL during the 1994 season.[7][6] He later played for the Ohio Valley Greyhounds of the Indoor Football League during their 2000 season.
Boxing career
[edit]As a boxer, Linberger compiled a record of 29 wins, 9 losses, 1 draw and 1 no contest.[8] Linberger won several minor belts during his career but his biggest victory was gaining revenge against Eric Esch for the NABC super heavyweight title. He also shared the ring with world heavyweight champion Nikolay Valuev,[9] and European Champion Brian Nielsen.[citation needed]
Post-retirement
[edit]Linberger is the CEO of the LEAP and SOAR alternative programs located throughout Northeast Ohio that he oversees, owns, and operates . His schools work with students with Behavioral and Learning disabilities between eight locations that work with as many as 600 challenged students each year.[10]
Linberger is married to Angel Linberger (Carl) and has two children: his daughter Ariel and his son George Jr.
Professional boxing record
[edit]Source:[11]
| 38 fights | 29 wins | 9 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 25 | 7 |
| By decision | 4 | 2 |
Accomplishments
[edit]- 1st team All Mid-American conference[12]
- Nicholson Award winner (Toledo MVP)[13]
- Nominee for the Vern Smith award (MAC MVP)[14]
References
[edit]- ^ "Fitch Matmen Lead in Meet". The Youngstown Daily Vindicator. Associated Press. 25 Feb 1984.
- ^ Berenger, John (September 1, 1986). "Rockets Seek Name Foe For '88 Opener". The Toledo Blade. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
- ^ "Lions". The Bay City Times. July 22, 1990. pp. 6D. Retrieved 17 May 2025.
- ^ "Linberger Back in Football Arena". The Toledo Blade. June 11, 1992. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
- ^ "Transactions". The Grand Rapids Press. June 10, 1992. pp. D4. Retrieved 17 May 2025.
- ^ a b "GEORGE LINBERGER". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved 17 May 2025.
- ^ "Ex-UT player Linberger to play for Las Vegas". The Toledo Blade. Dec 16, 1993. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
- ^ "Boxing Record - George Linberger". boxrec.com.
- ^ "Twinsberg Teacher takes on Siberian Express". The Daily Sentinel. Associated Press. Jun 26, 2001. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
- ^ "Admin". theleapprogram.net. KRG Education Services. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
- ^ http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=007706&cat=boxer [dead link]
- ^ Junga, Steve (16 Nov 2000). "Ex-Rocket Goes from Gridiron to Ring". The Toledo Blade. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
- ^ "Rockets Honored". The Toledo Blade. Associated Press. Nov 22, 1989.
- ^ "Linberger, Dackin MVP candidates". The Toledo Blade. Nov 27, 1989. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
External links
[edit]- Paulk, Ralph (August 22, 1998). "Akron boxer going Danish". The Akron Beacon Journal – via Newspapers.com.
- Reed, Tom (February 13, 2004). "Linberger looks to extend his boxing life". The Akron Beacon Journal – via Newspapers.com.
- Boxing record for George Linberger from BoxRec (registration required)
- Living people
- 1967 births
- Heavyweight boxers
- American male boxers
- 20th-century American sportsmen
- Players of American football from Akron, Ohio
- Toledo Rockets football players
- Detroit Lions players
- Las Vegas Sting players
- San Antonio Force players
- Ohio Valley Greyhounds players
- Indoor Football League (1999–2000)
- American football offensive linemen
- American football defensive linemen