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Key moments and achievements from Roderick Martin's life.
Roderick was born
· Los Angeles, California, USA
Relocation
Martin moved from his birthplace of Welch, West Virginia, to Los Angeles at the age of 12. This foundational shift set the stage for his athletic development in Southern California. He eventually became a standout linebacker at Alexander Hamilton High School.
Relocation
Martin moved from his birthplace of Welch, West Virginia, to Los Angeles at the age of 12. This foundational shift set the stage for his athletic development in Southern California. He eventually became a standout linebacker at Alexander Hamilton High School.
Draft
Following a successful collegiate career at USC, Martin entered the professional ranks as a longshot. The Oakland Raiders selected him in the 12th round as the 317th overall pick. He used this late selection as motivation to build a remarkable 12-season career with the franchise.
Draft
Following a successful collegiate career at USC, Martin entered the professional ranks as a longshot. The Oakland Raiders selected him in the 12th round as the 317th overall pick. He used this late selection as motivation to build a remarkable 12-season career with the franchise.
Championship
Martin delivered a historic performance against the Philadelphia Eagles to secure his first championship. He intercepted three passes during the game, setting an enduring NFL record. His analytical preparation and execution earned him national acclaim and a Sports Illustrated cover appearance.
Championship
Martin delivered a historic performance against the Philadelphia Eagles to secure his first championship. He intercepted three passes during the game, setting an enduring NFL record. His analytical preparation and execution earned him national acclaim and a Sports Illustrated cover appearance.
Award
Martin reached the pinnacle of his individual defensive prowess during the 1983 season. He was voted the UPI AFC Defensive Player of the Year for his exceptional playmaking abilities. This dominant season culminated in his second championship victory in Super Bowl XVIII.
Award
Martin reached the pinnacle of his individual defensive prowess during the 1983 season. He was voted the UPI AFC Defensive Player of the Year for his exceptional playmaking abilities. This dominant season culminated in his second championship victory in Super Bowl XVIII.
Employment
After retiring from professional football, Martin transitioned into the technology sector. He worked as a programmer and manager of technical and user support services at the USC Information Sciences Institute. This role allowed him to apply his exceptional processing power to complex computer systems.
Employment
After retiring from professional football, Martin transitioned into the technology sector. He worked as a programmer and manager of technical and user support services at the USC Information Sciences Institute. This role allowed him to apply his exceptional processing power to complex computer systems.
Award
Martin received induction into the Los Angeles City Section Hall of Fame. The honor recognized his extensive contributions to both high school and professional sports. It cemented his multi-generational legacy as a cerebral athlete and community fixture.
Award
Martin received induction into the Los Angeles City Section Hall of Fame. The honor recognized his extensive contributions to both high school and professional sports. It cemented his multi-generational legacy as a cerebral athlete and community fixture.
Roderick Martin passed away
