George Linberger


George "The Terminator" Linberger 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.

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 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. He then was drafted by the WLAF's San Antonio Riders in the fifth round of the OL draft. He signed with the San Antonio Force of the Arena Football League in June 1992 but did not play in any games for them. Linberger played in all 12 games for the Las Vegas Sting of the AFL during the 1994 season. 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. 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, and European Champion Brian Nielsen.

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.
Linberger is married to Angel Linberger and has two children: his daughter Ariel and his son George Jr.

Professional boxing record

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Accomplishments

  • 1st team All Mid-American conference
  • Nicholson Award winner
  • Nominee for the Vern Smith award