George Linberger

George "The Terminator" Linberger (born January 23, 1967) is a former college and professional American football player, a former professional boxer, and a current CEO and business owner[1] focused on working with school-aged children with disabilities from Akron, Ohio.

George Linberger
Statistics
Real nameGeorge Linberger
Nickname(s)The Terminator
Weight classHeavyweight
Weight(s)265 lb (120 kg)
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
NationalityAmerican
Born (1967-01-23) January 23, 1967
Akron, Ohio, United States
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights40
Wins29
Wins by KO25
Losses9
Draws1
No contests1
Football career
Career information
High school:Chardon (OH)
College:Toledo
Position:Offensive lineman/defensive lineman
Undrafted:1990
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career Arena statistics
Games played:12
Tackles:7
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

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.[2]

Football career

Linberger played college football at the University of Toledo where he was a four-year starter.[3] 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[4] in the fifth round of the OL draft. He also played in the Arena Football League (AFL) during the 1994 season for the Las Vegas Sting[5] and 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.[6] Linberger would win several minor belts during his career but his biggest victory was gaining revenge against the "King of the 4 Rounders" Eric "Butterbean" Esch for the NABC super heavyweight title. He also shared the ring with world heavyweight champion Nikolay Valuev,[7] and European Champion 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.[8]

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

Professional boxing record [9]
38 fights 29 wins 9 losses
By knockout 25 7
By decision 4 2

Accomplishments
  • 1st team All Mid-American conference[10]
  • Nicholson Award winner (Toledo MVP)[11]
  • Nominee for the Vern Smith award (MAC MVP)[12]

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