George Linberger

George Linberger
Personal information
NicknameThe Terminator
BornGeorge Linberger
(1967-01-23) January 23, 1967 (age 59)
Akron, Ohio, U.S.
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight265 lb (120 kg)
Boxing career
Heavyweight
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights40
Wins29
Win by KO25
Losses9
Draws1
No contests1 Football career
Profile
PositionOffensive lineman/defensive lineman
Career information
High schoolChardon (OH)
CollegeToledo
NFL draft1990 (undrafted)
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Career AFL statistics
Games played12
Tackles7
Stats at ArenaFan.com

George "The Terminator" Linberger (born January 23, 1967) is an American former professional boxer and football player.

Early life

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

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

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

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

Source:[11]

38 fights 29 wins 9 losses
By knockout 25 7
By decision 4 2

Accomplishments

  • 1st team All Mid-American conference[12]
  • Nicholson Award winner (Toledo MVP)[13]
  • Nominee for the Vern Smith award (MAC MVP)[14]

References

  1. ^ "Fitch Matmen Lead in Meet". The Youngstown Daily Vindicator. Associated Press. 25 Feb 1984.
  2. ^ Berenger, John (September 1, 1986). "Rockets Seek Name Foe For '88 Opener". The Toledo Blade. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
  3. ^ "Lions". The Bay City Times. July 22, 1990. pp. 6D. Retrieved 17 May 2025.
  4. ^ "Linberger Back in Football Arena". The Toledo Blade. June 11, 1992. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
  5. ^ "Transactions". The Grand Rapids Press. June 10, 1992. pp. D4. Retrieved 17 May 2025.
  6. ^ a b "GEORGE LINBERGER". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved 17 May 2025.
  7. ^ "Ex-UT player Linberger to play for Las Vegas". The Toledo Blade. Dec 16, 1993. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
  8. ^ "Boxing Record - George Linberger". boxrec.com.
  9. ^ "Twinsberg Teacher takes on Siberian Express". The Daily Sentinel. Associated Press. Jun 26, 2001. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
  10. ^ "Admin". theleapprogram.net. KRG Education Services. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
  11. ^ http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=007706&cat=boxer [dead link]
  12. ^ Junga, Steve (16 Nov 2000). "Ex-Rocket Goes from Gridiron to Ring". The Toledo Blade. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
  13. ^ "Rockets Honored". The Toledo Blade. Associated Press. Nov 22, 1989.
  14. ^ "Linberger, Dackin MVP candidates". The Toledo Blade. Nov 27, 1989. Retrieved 30 August 2021.

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