Raiders Super Bowl Champion Dies at 72
Summary
Linebacker Rod Martin, who played 12 years for the Oakland Raiders and won two Super Bowls, died at age 72. He was known for his key interceptions in Super Bowl XV and later worked at USC after retiring from football.Key Facts
- Rod Martin played 12 NFL seasons, all with the Oakland Raiders.
- He helped the Raiders win Super Bowls in 1981 and 1984.
- In Super Bowl XV, Martin made three interceptions, a standout performance.
- He retired in 1988 with 14 interceptions and 10 forced fumbles.
- Martin was drafted in the 12th round of the 1977 NFL Draft.
- After football, he worked at the University of Southern California in technical support.
- He was inducted into the CIF-Los Angeles City Section Hall of Fame in 2021.
- Martin also appeared in some commercials and a TV show after retiring.
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