Keith Leonard Kartz (born May 5, 1963) is an American former professional football player who was a center and tackle for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL).[citation needed] In 1990, he started in Super Bowl XXIV as a center for the Broncos.[1] He played college football for the California Golden Bears.
Early life and education
Kartz was born in Las Vegas, Nevada, and went to San Dieguito High School in Encinitas, California.[2] He was a high school football standout, but lost his senior season to knee injury.[2]
College career
A student at the University of California, Berkeley, Kartz played for the California Golden Bears.[2] At the end of his senior season, he was named to the All-Pac-10 first team.[2]
References
- ^ Williams, Don (January 25, 1990). “Winning battle with cancer real super victory for Kartz”. The Star-Ledger. Newark, New Jersey. Retrieved July 12, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d Maffei, John (December 31, 1985). “Karts lives ‘a dream come true’“. Del Mar Citizen. Retrieved July 12, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.