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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 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 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 (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 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 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. 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 (Carl) 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 (Toledo MVP)
• Nominee for the Vern Smith award (MAC MVP)

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.

External links

• 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