Raiders mourn the passing of Rod Martin
Raiders.com • • sports
Key Points:
- Rod, a 12th-round draft pick by the Raiders in 1977 from USC, had a 12-season NFL career entirely with the team, playing 165 games with 147 starts.
- He earned two Pro Bowl selections and was named All-Pro twice, including first-team honors in 1984.
- Rod made a significant impact in Super Bowl XV by setting a still-standing record with three interceptions, helping the Raiders secure a 27-10 win over the Eagles.
- In Super Bowl XVIII, he contributed a sack and fumble recovery in the Raiders' 38-9 victory against Washington.
