Justin Goltz

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.

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.[1]

Personal

His wife, Meri-De, is former professional beach and indoor volleyball player.[2]

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References

"Justin Goltz to take over as Bombers starting quarterback against Stampeders". The Canadian Press. CTV News. 24 July 2013. Retrieved 27 July 2013.
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.

External links

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[ctv-1] "Justin Goltz to take over as Bombers starting quarterback against Stampeders". The Canadian Press. CTV News. 24 July 2013. Retrieved 27 July 2013.

[Wiecek-2] 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.