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George Linberger

{{short description|American football player and boxer}}

{{Infobox boxer|name=George Linberger

| realname =George Linberger

| nickname=The Terminator

|weight class=Heavyweight

|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1967|1|23|mf=y}}

|birth_place=Akron, Ohio, U.S.

|style=Orthodox

|height=6 ft 3 in

|weight=265lbs

|total=40

|wins=29

|KO=25

|losses=9

|draws=1

|no contests=1

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|college = Toledo

|undraftedyear = 1990

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|aflstatvalue1=12

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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.{{cite news |agency=Associated Press |title=Fitch Matmen Lead in Meet |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=abk_AAAAIBAJ&q=george+linberger+chardon+wrestling&pg=PA12 |work=The Youngstown Daily Vindicator |date=25 Feb 1984}}

Football career

Linberger played college football at the University of Toledo where he was a four-year starter.{{cite news |last1=Berenger |first1=John |title=Rockets Seek Name Foe For '88 Opener |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=309PAAAAIBAJ&q=%22george+linberger%22&pg=PA10 |access-date=30 August 2021 |work=The Toledo Blade |date=September 1, 1986}} 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.{{cite news | url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-bay-city-times/172600901/ | title=Lions | work=The Bay City Times | date=July 22, 1990 | accessdate=17 May 2025 | pages=6D}} He then was drafted by the WLAF's San Antonio Riders{{cite news |title=Linberger Back in Football Arena |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=o1dPAAAAIBAJ&q=%22george+linberger%22&pg=PA15 |access-date=30 August 2021 |work=The Toledo Blade |date=June 11, 1992}} 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.{{cite news | url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-grand-rapids-press/172601491/ | title=Transactions | work=The Grand Rapids Press | date=June 10, 1992 | accessdate=17 May 2025 | pages=D4}}{{cite web | url=https://profootballarchives.com/players/l/linb00200.html | title=GEORGE LINBERGER | publisher=Pro Football Archives | accessdate=17 May 2025}} Linberger played in all 12 games for the Las Vegas Sting of the AFL during the 1994 season.{{cite news |title=Ex-UT player Linberger to play for Las Vegas |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=aoVSAAAAIBAJ&q=%22george+linberger%22&pg=PA23 |access-date=30 August 2021 |work=The Toledo Blade |date=Dec 16, 1993}} 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.{{cite web |title=Boxing Record - George Linberger |url=https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/007706 |website=boxrec.com}} 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,{{cite news |title=Twinsberg Teacher takes on Siberian Express |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=4L9QAAAAIBAJ&q=%22george+linberger%22&pg=PA21 |access-date=30 August 2021 |work=The Daily Sentinel |agency=Associated Press |date=Jun 26, 2001}} and European Champion Brian Nielsen.{{citation needed|date=August 2024}}

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.{{cite web |url=https://www.theleapprogram.net/admin |website=theleapprogram.net |publisher=KRG Education Services |access-date=2 September 2021|title=Admin }}

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

Professional boxing record

Source:http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=007706&cat=boxer {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}

{{BoxingRecordSummary

|ko-wins=25

|ko-losses=7

|dec-wins=4

|dec-losses=2

}}

{{s-start}}

|- style="text-align:center; background:#e3e3e3;"

| style="border-style:none none solid solid; "|Result

| style="border-style:none none solid solid; "|Record

| style="border-style:none none solid solid; "|Opponent

| style="border-style:none none solid solid; "|Type

| style="border-style:none none solid solid; "|Round

| style="border-style:none none solid solid; "|Date

| style="border-style:none none solid solid; "|Location

| style="border-style:none none solid solid; "|Notes

|- align=center

|{{no2}}Loss

|29-9-1

|align=left|Joe Mesi

|TKO

|1 {{small|(10)}}

|{{small|02/22/2007}}

|align=left|{{small|Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort, Chester}}

|align=left|

|- align=center

|{{yes2}}Win

|29-8-1

|align=left|Eric Esch

|SD

|4 {{small|(4)}}

|{{small|10/15/2005}}

|align=left|{{small|Chapparells, Akron}}

|align=left|

|- align=center

|{{yes2}}Win

|28-8-1

|align=left|Jeff Yeoman

|KO

|

|{{small|03/24/2005}}

|align=left|{{small|Chapparells, Akron}}

|align=left|

|- align=center

|style="background:#ddd;"|NC

|27-8-1

|align=left|Russell Chasteen

|NC

|1

|{{small|07/30/2004}}

|align=left|{{small|Freedom Hall State Fairground, Louisville}}

|align=left|

|- align=center

|{{yes2}}Win

|27-8-1

|align=left|Paul Phillips

|KO

|

|{{small|02/21/2004}}

|align=left|{{small|Chapparells, Akron}}

|align=left|

|- align=center

|{{yes2}}Win

|26-8-1

|align=left|Kevin Tallon

|TKO

|

|{{small|01/17/2004}}

|align=left|{{small|Radisson Hotel, Morgantown}}

|align=left|

|- align=center

|{{yes2}}Win

|25-8-1

|align=left|Gerald Armfield

|KO

|

|{{small|08/08/2003}}

|align=left|{{small|Canal Park, Akron}}

|align=left|

|- align=center

|{{no2}}Loss

|24-8-1

|align=left|Allen Smith

|TKO

|

|{{small|05/29/2003}}

|align=left|{{small|Chapparells, Akron}}

|align=left|

|- align=center

|{{yes2}}Win

|24-7-1

|align=left|Gerald Moore

|KO

|

|{{small|04/26/2003}}

|align=left|{{small|Delaware County Fairgrounds, Muncie}}

|align=left|

|- align=center

|{{yes2}}Win

|23-7-1

|align=left|Calvin Miller

|TKO

|

|{{small|08/09/2002}}

|align=left|{{small|Cheaton's Bingo Hall, Akron}}

|align=left|

|- align=center

|{{yes2}}Win

|22-7-1

|align=left|Tim Ray

|TKO

|6 {{small|(12)}}

|{{small|06/01/2002}}

|align=left|{{small|Bel Air Community Center, Akron}}

|align=left|

|- align=center

|{{yes2}}Win

|21-7-1

|align=left|Kevin Tallon

|TKO

|

|{{small|03/15/2002}}

|align=left|{{small|Bel Air Community Center, Akron}}

|align=left|

|- align=center

|{{yes2}}Win

|20-7-1

|align=left|Abdul Muhaymin

|UD

|

|{{small|12/06/2001}}

|align=left|{{small|Akron}}

|align=left|

|- align=center

|{{no2}}Loss

|19-7-1

|align=left|Nikolai Valuev

|TKO

|

|{{small|06/30/2001}}

|align=left|{{small|Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City}}

|align=left|

|- align=center

|{{yes2}}Win

|19-6-1

|align=left|Brian Yates

|PTS

|

|{{small|04/05/2001}}

|align=left|{{small|Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort, Chester}}

|align=left|

|- align=center

|{{no2}}Loss

|18-6-1

|align=left|Troy Weida

|TKO

|

|{{small|11/18/2000}}

|align=left|{{small| }}

|align=left|

|- align=center

|{{no2}}Loss

|18-5-1

|align=left|Eric Esch

|TKO

|

|{{small|03/04/2000}}

|align=left|{{small|Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas}}

|align=left|

|- align=center

|style="background:#ddd;"|Draw

|18-4-1

|align=left|Mike McGrady

|PTS

|

|{{small|11/24/1999}}

|align=left|{{small|St. John's Arena, Steubenville}}

|align=left|

|- align=center

|{{yes2}}Win

|18-4

|align=left|Mike DeVito

|TKO

|

|{{small|09/16/1999}}

|align=left|{{small|Nashville}}

|align=left|

|- align=center

|{{yes2}}Win

|17-4

|align=left|Demetrius Liddell

|KO

|

|{{small|06/26/1999}}

|align=left|{{small|Gallatin}}

|align=left|

|- align=center

|{{yes2}}Win

|16-4

|align=left|Marvin Hill

|TKO

|

|{{small|03/25/1999}}

|align=left|{{small|Boot Scoot'n Saloon, Cuyahoga Falls}}

|align=left|

|- align=center

|{{yes2}}Win

|15-4

|align=left|Mike DeVito

|TKO

|

|{{small|01/14/1999}}

|align=left|{{small|Jim Porter's, Louisville}}

|align=left|

|- align=center

|{{yes2}}Win

|14-4

|align=left|Wesley Smith

|UD

|

|{{small|11/27/1998}}

|align=left|{{small|St. Joseph Hall, Akron}}

|align=left|

|- align=center

|{{no2}}Loss

|13-4

|align=left|Brian Nielsen

|TKO

|

|{{small|09/04/1998}}

|align=left|{{small|Kolding Hallen, Kolding}}

|align=left|

|- align=center

|{{yes2}}Win

|13-3

|align=left|James Holley

|TKO

|

|{{small|12/16/1997}}

|align=left|{{small|Music City Mix Factory, Nashville}}

|align=left|

|- align=center

|{{yes2}}Win

|12-3

|align=left|Paul Dawson

|TKO

|

|{{small|12/02/1997}}

|align=left|{{small|Music City Mix Factory, Nashville}}

|align=left|

|- align=center

|{{yes2}}Win

|11-3

|align=left|George Harris

|TKO

|

|{{small|10/07/1997}}

|align=left|{{small|Nashville}}

|align=left|

|- align=center

|{{yes2}}Win

|10-3

|align=left|Moses Harris

|KO

|

|{{small|05/07/1996}}

|align=left|{{small|Steubenville}}

|align=left|

|- align=center

|{{yes2}}Win

|9-3

|align=left|George Harris

|TKO

|

|{{small|04/27/1996}}

|align=left|{{small|Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort, Chester}}

|align=left|

|- align=center

|{{no2}}Loss

|8-3

|align=left|Patrick Freeman

|TKO

|

|{{small|08/03/1995}}

|align=left|{{small|Silver Nugget, North Las Vegas}}

|align=left|

|- align=center

|{{yes2}}Win

|8-2

|align=left|Kevin Poindexter

|TKO

|

|{{small|07/27/1995}}

|align=left|{{small| }}

|align=left|

|- align=center

|{{yes2}}Win

|7-2

|align=left|James Holley

|KO

|

|{{small|06/29/1995}}

|align=left|{{small|Louisville}}

|align=left|

|- align=center

|{{yes2}}Win

|6-2

|align=left|Moses Harris

|TKO

|

|{{small|06/08/1995}}

|align=left|{{small|Silver Nugget, North Las Vegas}}

|align=left|

|- align=center

|{{yes2}}Win

|5-2

|align=left|Robert Curry

|KO

|

|{{small|06/01/1995}}

|align=left|{{small|Louisville}}

|align=left|

|- align=center

|{{yes2}}Win

|4-2

|align=left|Ed Strickland

|TKO

|

|{{small|04/10/1993}}

|align=left|{{small|Toledo}}

|align=left|

|- align=center

|{{no2}}Loss

|3-2

|align=left|Jim Davis

|PTS

|

|{{small|03/28/1993}}

|align=left|{{small|Metro Plex Center, Youngstown}}

|align=left|

|- align=center

|{{yes2}}Win

|3-1

|align=left|Mike Jones

|TKO

|

|{{small|02/26/1993}}

|align=left|{{small|UAW Hall, Parma}}

|align=left|

|- align=center

|{{yes2}}Win

|2-1

|align=left|J R Nichols

|TKO

|

|{{small|01/15/1993}}

|align=left|{{small|Seagate Convention Center, Toledo}}

|align=left|

|- align=center

|{{yes2}}Win

|1–1

|align=left|David Platt

|TKO

|

|{{small|08/19/1992}}

|align=left|{{small|Toledo}}

|align=left|

|- align=center

|{{no2}}Loss

|0–1

|align=left|Mike Owens

|UD

|

|{{small|05/01/1992}}

|align=left|{{small|AJ Palumbo Center, Pittsburgh}}

|align=left|

|- align=center

{{s-end}}

Accomplishments

  • 1st team All Mid-American conference{{cite news |last1=Junga |first1=Steve |title=Ex-Rocket Goes from Gridiron to Ring |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=cFxPAAAAIBAJ&q=%22george+linberger%22&pg=PA16 |access-date=30 August 2021 |work=The Toledo Blade |date=16 Nov 2000}}
  • Nicholson Award winner (Toledo MVP){{cite news |agency=Associated Press |title=Rockets Honored |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=s1VQAAAAIBAJ&q=george+linberger+nicholson+award&pg=PA9 |work=The Toledo Blade |date=Nov 22, 1989}}
  • Nominee for the Vern Smith award (MAC MVP){{cite news |title=Linberger, Dackin MVP candidates |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=0VFQAAAAIBAJ&q=%22george+linberger%22&pg=PA12 |access-date=30 August 2021 |work=The Toledo Blade |date=Nov 27, 1989}}

References

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External links

  • {{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/88386701/the-akron-beacon-journal/|newspaper=The Akron Beacon Journal|via=Newspapers.com|date=August 22, 1998|title=Akron boxer going Danish|author=Paulk, Ralph}}
  • {{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/88387282/the-akron-beacon-journal/|newspaper=The Akron Beacon Journal|via=Newspapers.com|date=February 13, 2004|title=Linberger looks to extend his boxing life|author=Reed, Tom}}
  • {{Boxrec|id=007706}}

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