About Jack Lininger
Lived 1927 – 2002 (aged 75). Jack Lininger was an American american football player.
Raymond Jack Lininger (June 27, 1927 – August 30, 2002) was an American professional football linebacker who played two seasons with the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Lions in the 21st round of the 1949 NFL draft after playing college football at Ohio State University.
Early life Raymond Jack Lininger was born on June 27, 1927, in Van Wert, Ohio. He attended Van Wert High School in Van Wert. He was a letterman in 1945. He was inducted into the Ohio State athletics hall of fame in 2003.
Professional career Lininger was selected by the Detroit Lions in the 21st round, with the 202nd overall pick, of the 1949 NFL draft.
Personal life Lininger served in the United States Army.
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Who was Jack Lininger?
American football player (1927-2002)
When was Jack Lininger born?
Jack Lininger was born on 27 June 1927 in Van Wert.
When did Jack Lininger die?
Jack Lininger died on 30 August 2002 in Kennesaw.
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Jack Lininger was an american football player.
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Jack Lininger was American.
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