Mike Martir
{{Short description|American gridiron football player (born 1981)}}
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|name=Mike Martir
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|position=Quarterback
|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1981|2|8}}
|birth_place=Mission Viejo, California
|height_ft = 5
|height_in = 11
|weight_lbs = 203
|college=Rice
|undraftedyear=2008
|pastteams=
- Winnipeg Blue Bombers ({{CFL Year|2008}})
|cflstatus=International
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Mike Martir (born February 8, 1981) is a former professional Canadian football quarterback. He was signed by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football for the Rice Owls.
Early years
Martir was born in Mission Viejo, CA and raised in San Diego, CA. He was a standout football and baseball player at Sweetwater High School in National City, California.
College career
Martir transferred to Rice University as a signal-caller from 2003 to 2005.
=Semi-professional career=
Martir played one season with the defunct Los Angeles Monarchs of the California Football Association for one season in 2001. In 2007 Martir returned to football after being signed by the Tri-County Titans of the LaBelle Community Football League, Martir began the season on the injured list with an elbow injury and would start 4 games later that year. He was limited to holding duties in their final game of the year after suffering a leg injury.
Professional career
=Winnipeg Blue Bombers=
Martir's negotiating rights were acquired by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in June, 2008.{{cite web|url=http://www.bluebombers.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1267&Itemid=118|title=Team profile|publisher=Winnipeg Blue Bombers website|accessdate=2008-07-19}} Martir then was signed in July. Midway through the season, Martir was sidelined with a moderate knee sprain. Martir played in two games and went 6 of 9 for 72 yards. Martir was released by the Bombers on September 1, 2008.
References
External links
- [http://www.bluebombers.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1267&Itemid=118 Winnipeg Blue Bombers bio]
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Category:Players of American football from Mission Viejo, California
Category:Players of Canadian football from California
Category:Canadian football quarterbacks
Category:Winnipeg Blue Bombers players
Category:Rice Owls football players
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