| Position | Quarterback |
|---|---|
| Birth date | December 11, 1965 (age 60) |
| Height | 6 ft |
| Height in | 0 |
| Weight lbs | 185 |
| High school | Royal (Simi Valley, California) |
| College | San Jose State |
| Undraftedyear | 1989 |
| Pastteams | |
| Aflstatlabel 1 | Comp. / Att. |
| Aflstatvalue 1 | 111 / 219 |
| Aflstatlabel 2 | Passing yards |
| Aflstatvalue 2 | 1,291 |
| Aflstatlabel 3 | TD–INT |
| Aflstatvalue 3 | 18–13 |
| Aflstatlabel 4 | Rushing yards |
| Aflstatvalue 4 | 158 |
| Aflstatlabel 5 | Rushing TDs |
| Aflstatvalue 5 | 4 |
| Afl | 989 |
Ken Lutz (born December 11, 1965) is an American former professional football quarterback who played two seasons in the Arena Football League (AFL) with the Columbus Thunderbolts and San Antonio Force. He played college football at Moorpark College and San Jose State University.
Early life and college
Ken Lutz was born on December 11, 1965.[1] He attended Royal High School in Simi Valley, California.[2]
Lutz first played college football at Moorpark College.[2] He was a two-year letterman for the San Jose State Spartans of San Jose State University from 1987 to 1988.[1] He completed one of four passes for 11 yards in 1987.[3] In 1988, Lutz recorded 199 completions on 321 passing attempts (62.0%) for 2,547 yards, 16 touchdowns, and 19 interceptions while also rushing for two touchdowns.[3] His 62.0 completion percentage, 7.9 yards per pass attempt, and 133.3 passer rating were the highest in the Big West Conference.[3]
Professional career
Lutz played in seven games for the Columbus Thunderbolts of the Arena Football League (AFL) in 1991, primarily as the backup to Major Harris, and completed 20 of 44 passes (45.5%) for 226 yards, two touchdowns, and five interceptions while scoring one rushing touchdown.[1][4][5]
On March 27, 1992, Lutz was the first pick of the San Antonio Force in the 1992 AFL expansion draft.[6] He was the starting quarterback for the Force during the 1992 season, completing 91 of 175 passes (52.0%) for 1,065 yards, 16 touchdowns, and eight interceptions while also rushing for three touchdowns.[1][5] On June 13, 1992, Lutz was the Force's quarterback during the 50–0 loss to the Orlando Predators, which is the only shutout in AFL history.[7][8] He "blew out" his knee on July 18, 1992, against the Dallas Texans and missed the final two games of the year.[9][10] The Force finished the season with a 2–8 record.[11]
Personal life
Lutz has spent time working as a private investigator.[6]
References
- ^ "KEN LUTZ". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
- ^ Hiserman, Mike. "A Spartan Life Style : Ken Lutz Gave Up Carousing in College to Uphold Tradition at San Jose State as One of Nation's Top-Ranked Passers". Los Angeles Times. September 29, 1988. Archived December 30, 2014 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved December 30, 2014.
- ^ "Ken Lutz". Sports Reference. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
- ^ Schneider, Russell (May 30, 1992). "'Bolts QB is eager to begin". The Plain Dealer. pp. 8D. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
- ^ "Ken Lutz". ArenaFan.com. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
- ^ "San Antonio Force Makes Lutz First Expansion Pick". Tyler Morning Telegraph. Associated Press. March 28, 1992. p. 6. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
- ^ Oliver, Richard (June 16, 2012). "Force's 50-0 loss 20 years ago stands alone". mysanantonio.com. Archived from the original on December 30, 2014. Retrieved December 30, 2014.
- ^ "AFL Regular and Postseason Scoring Records". ArenaFan.com. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
- ^ Obert, Richard (July 23, 1992). "Top receiver also not bad at quarterback". The Arizona Republic. pp. C7. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
- ^ "Football". Corpus Christi Caller-Times. July 21, 1992. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
- ^ "1992 San Antonio Force (Arena)". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved 8 May 2025.