Source: Fox News
Summary
Rod Martin, a former Las Vegas Raiders linebacker, died at 72. He was a key contributor to two Super Bowl-winning teams, including Super Bowl XV, where he picked off three passes from Ron Jaworski. Martin set the tone for the game with his first interception, which led to a touchdown. He also had a sack and a fumble recovery in Super Bowl XVIII.
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The game followed a familiar script.
Martin’s record-setting performance in Super Bowl XV wasn’t a one-time fluke. He was a consistent force on the Raiders’ defense, starting 147 of his 165 career games.
He set the tone early, picking off Jaworski’s first pass, and Jim Plunkett turned it into six points.
As the Eagles trailed, they attempted to mount a comeback, but Martin picked off Jaworski again, sealing the victory late in the fourth quarter.
This one felt recognizable early, with Martin’s third pick all but securing the win for the Raiders.
Original Observation: The Raiders’ defense was always stronger when Martin was on the field.
Author: Evan Null
