Justin Goltz
| Born: | August 23, 1987 Edmonton Eskimos * |
|---|---|
| *Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Justin Goltz (born August 23, 1987) is a
Goltz has also been a member of the Detroit Lions, Sacramento Mountain Lions, and Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Early years
Goltz attended
Professional career
He attended
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]
Goltz has previously done TV ads, including a Snickers commercial with Robin Williams.[6] He worked as a sales engineer at Blast Motion, which manufactures swing-tracking sensors.[6]
In August 2019, Hawk-Eye hired Goltz to collaborate with MLB and the NFL. For MLB, Hawk-Eye provides technology for automated balls and strike system; for the NFL, Hawk-Eye's technology is used for definitive angles during instant replay reviews.[6]
Personal
His wife, Meri-De, is former professional beach and indoor volleyball player.[7]
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.
- ^ a b c Friend, Tom (26 September 2022). "Razor-sharp growth focus: Justin Goltz leverages rare 3-sport playing experience to drive Hawk-Eye's sales talks and technology demonstrations". Sports Business Journal.
- ^ 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.