A legendary NFLSuper Bowl legend died on Monday. He was 72.
Rod Martin, a two-time Super Bowl champion with the Raiders, has passed away. The former Raiders linebacker great starred collegiately at USC. Martin was a standout performer, as a two-time Pro Bowl selection, while also being named All-Pro twice. During Super Bowl XV, he set a Super Bowl record that stands to this day with three interceptions in the Raiders' 27-10 victory over the Eagles.
The Raiders are deeply saddened by his loss.
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The Raiders released a statement on Monday.
"The Raiders Family is deeply saddened by the passing of Rod Martin, a standout linebacker and key player on two Super Bowl championship teams," the franchise announced.
"A 12th-round draft pick by the Silver and Black out of USC in 1977, Rod would become a mark of consistency on defense, playing in 165 games with 147 starts in 12 NFL seasons, all with the Raiders. A two-time Pro Bowl selection, he was also named All-Pro twice, garnering first-team honors in 1984. As the central figure in a dominant defensive effort in Super Bowl XV, he set a Super Bowl record that still remains with three interceptions in the Raiders' 27-10 victory over the Eagles. Three years later, he recorded a sack and fumble recovery as the Raiders defeated Washington in Super Bowl XVIII, 38-9.
"A beloved member of the Raiders Family and a favorite of Raiders fans everywhere, the deepest condolences of the entire Raider Nation are with Rod's family at this time."
Our thoughts are with his friends and family members during this difficult time.
May he rest in peace.
