| Born: | March 20, 1966 Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada [1] |
|---|---|
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Quarterback/ Punter |
| College | Simon Fraser |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1991–1995 | BC Lions |
| 1996 | Montreal Alouettes |
| 1996–1998 | BC Lions |
Giulio Caravatta (born March 20, 1966) is a former Canadian football quarterback who currently serves as a Canadian Football League (CFL) analyst on CKST and Rogers Sportsnet.
A quarterback and punter at Simon Fraser University, Caravatta signed with the BC Lions as an undrafted free agent in 1991. [2] He made his first start on October 21, 1995 against the Baltimore Stallions. [3] Caravatta was selected by the Montreal Alouettes in a dispersal draft to provide the former Stallions with non-import players, but was traded back to the Lions after he refused to report to his new team. [4] He made one start at quarterback late in the season. It would be Caravatta's last career start at quarterback and until November 8, 2015, the last start for any Canadian-born quarterback in the Canadian Football League until Brandon Bridge started for the Montreal Alouettes. [5] In addition to playing quarterback, Caravatta also saw time as a kicker, punter, and holder.
Caravatta's broadcasting career began in 1999 as an analyst on the Lions' pre- and postgame shows. In 2000 he became the team's colour commentator. [6]
Caravatta is also a member of the West Vancouver Fire and Rescue Unit. [7]
References
- ^ "Giulio Caravatta Bio - sportsnet.ca". Archived from the original on 2012-05-29. Retrieved 2010-05-09.
- ^ "BC Lions :: Official Site of the BC Lions". Archived from the original on 2010-07-21. Retrieved 2010-05-09.
- ^ Canadian Press (October 21, 1995). "Lions try untested Canadian at helm". Toronto Star. Retrieved 2010-05-09.
- ^ "CFL Notes". Toronto Star. June 12, 1996. Retrieved 2010-05-09.
- ^ "The Rouge: Should teams be mandated to carry Canadian QBS?". Archived from the original on 2013-02-20. Retrieved 2017-12-06.
- ^ "BC Lions :: Official Site of the BC Lions". Archived from the original on 2010-07-21. Retrieved 2010-05-09.
- ^ "BC Lions :: Official Site of the BC Lions". Archived from the original on 2010-07-21. Retrieved 2010-05-09.
- 1966 births
- Living people
- Canadian football quarterbacks
- Players of Canadian football from Ontario
- BC Lions players
- Montreal Alouettes players
- Canadian Football League announcers
- Canadian radio sportscasters
- Edmonton Elks players
- Simon Fraser Red Leafs football players
- Sportspeople from Etobicoke
- Canadian football people from Toronto
- Canadian sportspeople of Italian descent
- Rhein Fire players