Justin Goltz
| Born: | August 23, 1987 Walled Lake, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Career information | |
| Status | Retired |
| CFL status | American |
| Position(s) | QB |
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) |
| Weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| College | Occidental Tigers |
| Hand | Right |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2009 | Detroit Lions* |
| 2010 | Sacramento Mountain Lions* |
| 2010–2014 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| 2014–2015 | Edmonton Eskimos* |
| *Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Justin Goltz (born August 23, 1987) is a gridiron football quarterback who is retired. He played college football at Occidental College.
Goltz has also been a member of the Detroit Lions, Sacramento Mountain Lions, and Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Early years[]
Goltz attended Walled Lake Central High School in Walled Lake, Michigan. Goltz was a 3-sport athlete (football, baseball, basketball) at Division III Occidental College.[1]
Professional career[]
He attended NFL Rookie Mini-Camp with the Detroit Lions in 2009, but was not signed to a contract. Goltz was drafted 3rd overall in the 2010 UFL draft by Dennis Green and the Sacramento Mountain Lions. He signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in October 2010. On July 26, 2013, he played his first game as starting quarterback, following an injury to Buck Pierce.[2][3]
In 2013, Goltz was criticized for his touchdown celebrations in a game against Saskatchewan Roughriders. He later gave a public statement that he will not celebrate touchdowns.[4][5]
Personal[]
His wife, Meri-De, is former professional beach and indoor volleyball player.[6]
References[]
- ^ "After Successful Mini-Camp Goltz Back to the Books". Occidental. 2009-05-06. Retrieved 2021-03-05.
- ^ "Justin Goltz to take over as Bombers starting quarterback against Stampeders". The Canadian Press. CTV News. 24 July 2013. Retrieved 27 July 2013.
- ^ "Goltz, Justin | CFLPA.com". Retrieved 2021-03-05.
- ^ RAW: Bombers QB Justin Goltz nixes touchdown celebrations, retrieved 2021-03-05
- ^ Wiecek, Paul (2013-09-04). "Sep 2013: Touchdown celebrations 'blown out of proportion': Goltz". Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved 2021-03-05.
- ^ Wiecek, Paul (26 July 2013). "Goltz's wife waited her whole life for him; perhaps he's what Bomber fans have been waiting for as well". Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved 27 July 2013.
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