Raymond Jack Lininger (June 27, 1927 – August 30, 2002) was an American 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. He played college football at Ohio State University and attended Van Wert High School in Van Wert, Ohio.[1][2]
 Lininger on a 1951 Bowman football card | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | June 27, 1927 Van Wert, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died: | August 30, 2002 (aged 75) Kennesaw, Georgia, U.S. |
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight: | 217 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Van Wert (OH) |
| College: | Ohio State |
| Position: | Linebacker / Center |
| NFL draft: | 1949 / Round: 21 / Pick: 202 |
| Career history | |
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| Career NFL statistics | |
| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |
References edit
- ^ "RAY LININGER". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved December 26, 2014.
- ^ "Lininger played a major role in first Rose Bowl win". Northwest Columbus News. September 3, 2003. Retrieved December 26, 2014.