Raiders legend Rod Martin, a former All-Pro linebacker and Super Bowl hero, dies at 72

Rod Martin, the former Raiders All-Pro linebacker and Super Bowl record-holder, has died, the team announced on Monday. He was 72 years old.

Martin was part of a star-studded Raiders defense that also featured Hall of Famers Howie Long, Ted Hendricks, Mike Haynes, 1980 Defensive Player of the Year Lester Hayes and two-time All-Pro Lyle Alzado.

Martin etched his name in NFL history during the Raiders' 27-10 win over the Eagles in Super Bowl XV. During the game, he intercepted Eagles quarterback Ron Jaworski three times, setting a single-game Super Bowl record. Martin's performance that day helped the Raiders become the first wild-card team to win the Super Bowl.

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Rod Martin played on USC football team.