Raiders Super Bowl hero Rod Martin, major contributor to two titles, dead at 72
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Key Points:
- Rod Martin, a key linebacker for the Las Vegas Raiders and two-time Super Bowl champion, has died at age 72, the team announced.
- Martin is best remembered for his record-setting performance in Super Bowl XV, where he intercepted three passes from Eagles quarterback Ron Jaworski, helping secure a 27-10 victory.
- He also contributed significantly to the Raiders' Super Bowl XVIII win with a sack and fumble recovery, and was named a first-team All-Pro in 1984.
- Martin played his entire 12-year NFL career with the Raiders, starting 147 of 165 games after being a 12th-round draft pick from USC.
- The Raiders expressed deep condolences, honoring Martin as a beloved member of their family and a fan favorite.
