Since 1999, fans of the Canadian Football League – and the BC Lions – have had the benefit of listening to Giulio Caravatta breakdown plays and explain the ins and outs of the game they were listening to.
Caravatta began his broadcast career in 1999 as an analyst on the BC Lions’ pre- and post-game shows when he was approached by another BC Football Hall of Famer, JP McConnell, asking if he would be interested. A year later, he would become the BC Lions’ colour commentator.
Although the Lions would jump see their radio rights jump different network over the years, Caravatta would be one of the consistent figures providing his expert analysis for the listening audience. He also worked with Rogers Sportsnet as well as an analyst providing insight into the CFL.
He has been a regular fixture at BC Lions activities as well, including being involved in podcasts and the Orange Helmet Awards.
Prior to becoming a media personality, Caravatta was a quarterback and punter at Simon Fraser University and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the BC Lions in 1991. A native of Etobicoke, Ontario, Carvatta made one start for the Lions late in the 1996 season as quarterback. It was not only his last start as quarterback, but it would take two decades later before any Canadian-born quarterback in the CFL (Brandon Bridge in 20015 with the Montreal Alouettes) would start in a game.
Caravatta is a former Captain of the West Vancouver Fire and Rescue Unit and is now retired.
