Jimmy Klingler


Jimmy Klingler is a former American football quarterback who played one season with the Birmingham Barracudas of the Canadian Football League. He played college football at the University of Houston and attended Stratford High School in Houston, Texas. He was also a member of the Texas Terror of the Arena Football League.

College career

Klingler played for the Houston Cougars from 1991 to 1993. He led NCAA Division I-A in total offense with 3,768 yards in 1992. He also led Division I-A in total touchdowns and passing touchdowns with 32.

Professional career

Birmingham Barracudas

Klingler played for the Birmingham Barracudas in 1995, recording four touchdowns on 645 passing yards.

Texas Terror

Klingler played for the Texas Terror in 1996, recording seven touchdowns on 514 passing yards.

Coaching career

Dickinson High School

Klingler was a coach for the Dickinson Gators from 1997 to 2001.

MacArthur High School

Klingler was quarterbacks coach at MacArthur High School in 2002.

South Houston High School

Klingler was offensive coordinator for the South Houston Trojans from 2003 to 2006.

Manvel High School

Klingler served as offensive coordinator of the Manvel Mavericks from 2007 to 2012.

New Caney High School

Klingler was offensive coordinator of the New Caney Eagles in 2013.

Blinn College

Klingler became offensive coordinator of the Blinn Buccaneers in 2014.

Personal life

Klingler's brother David also played quarterback for the Houston Cougars. His son Cory plays football for the Rice Owls.