George Linberger
| George Linberger | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | George Linberger |
| Nickname(s) | The Terminator |
| Weight class | Heavyweight |
| Weight(s) | 265 lb (120 kg) |
| Height | 6’ 3” |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | January 23, 1967 Akron, Ohio, United States |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 40 |
| Wins | 29 |
| Wins by KO | 25 |
| Losses | 9 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No contests | 1 |
George "The Terminator" Linberger (born January 23, 1967) is a former college and professional football player, a former professional boxing and current CEO/Business owner[1] focused on working with school aged children with disabilities from Akron, Ohio.
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 was also excelled on the wrestling mat where he compiled a 56-19 record during his high school career[2].
Football Career
Linberger played college football at the University of Toledo where he was a four year starter. 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. He then was drafted by the WLAF’s San Antonio Riders[3] in the fifth round of the OL draft. He also played in the Arena Football League during the 1994 season for the Las Vegas Sting[4] and later played for the Ohio Valley Greyhounds of the Indoor Football League during their 2000 season.
| Career History | |
|---|---|
| Position | Offensive guard, Center |
| High School | Chardon High School (Chardon, Oh) |
| College | University of Toledo |
| Detroit Lions | (1990)* |
| WLAF | (1991)* |
| Las Vegas Sting Arena Football League | (1994) |
| Ohio Valley Greyhounds Indoor Football League | (2000) |
Boxing career
As a boxer, Linberger compiled a record of 29 wins, 9 losses, 1 draw and 1 no contest[5]. Linberger would win several minor belts during his career but his biggest victory was gaining revenge against the "King of the 4 Rounders" Eric Esch|Eric "Butterbean" Esch for the North American Boxing Council|NABC super heavyweight title. He also shared the ring with world heavyweight champion Nikolay Valuev[6], and European Champion Brian Nielsen (boxer)|Brian Nielsen. He was often a fan favorite on the Midwest circuit.
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.[7]
Linberger is married to Angel Linberger (Carl) and has two children: his daughter Ariel and his son George Jr.
Accomplishments
- 1st team All Mid-American conference[8]
- Nicholson Award winner (Toledo MVP)[9]
- Nominee for the Vern Smith award (MAC MVP)[10]
References
- ↑ "Admin". theleapprogram.net. KRG Education Services. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
- ↑ Associated Press (25 Feb 1984). "Fitch Matmen Lead in Meet". The Youngstown Daily Vindicator.
- ↑ "Linberger Back in Football Arena". The Toledo Blade. June 11, 1992. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
- ↑ "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". Associated Press. The Daily Sentinel. Jun 26, 2001. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
- ↑ "Admin". theleapprogram.net. KRG Education Services. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
- ↑ Junga, Steve (16 Nov 2000). "Ex-Rocket Goes from Gridiron to Ring". The Toledo Blade. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
- ↑ Associated Press (Nov 22, 1989). "Rockets Honored". The Toledo Blade.
- ↑ "Linberger, Dackin MVP candidates". Nov 27, 1989. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
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