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R.I.P. Rod Martin
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2026 1:11 pm
by KillerRaider30
Re: R.I.P. Rod Martin
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2026 5:10 pm
by raidersince63
Damn...I'll never forget that 3 interception SB game, one of those feats that one day may be equaled but probably never be exceeded.
RIP, Mr. Martin. "Once a Raider, always a Raider".
Re: R.I.P. Rod Martin
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2026 5:13 pm
by ALLRAIDERWORLD21
I have pic with Rod while tailgating at the Coliseum. He's showing his two SB rings with a big happy grin. One of my favorite All time Raiders who should have shared MVP with Plunkett in SB XV. RIP Rod..you will be missed.
Re: R.I.P. Rod Martin
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2026 5:39 pm
by BlackShield
ALLRAIDERWORLD21 wrote: Mon Apr 20, 2026 5:13 pm
I have pic with Rod while tailgating at the Coliseum. He's showing his two SB rings with a big happy grin. One of my favorite All time Raiders who should have shared MVP with Plunkett in SB XV. RIP Rod..you will be missed.
we might have been at the same tailgate with rod...those SB rings were huge. RIP
Re: R.I.P. Rod Martin
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2026 5:47 pm
by Jeevo
Loved Rod Martin. One of the most underrated players of his days. Rest in peace Rod.
Re: R.I.P. Rod Martin
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2026 6:34 pm
by stuvian
That was the first Superbowl I ever watched.
Re: R.I.P. Rod Martin
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2026 7:47 pm
by haji81872
A true Raider. Represented everything that made this team great. RIP
Re: R.I.P. Rod Martin
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2026 7:47 pm
by Viper
Damn. Just damn.
I always used him in trivia with football guys asking who the only guy to get 3 interceptions in a superbowl game. No one ever guessed him. He was quiet and unassuming and not well known outside of Oakland.
But we’re the only ones that count to me. We lost a really good one.
Re: R.I.P. Rod Martin
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2026 9:34 pm
by Reno Hightower
Damn! I hate watching the heroes of my youth pass. He had quite a career. 12th round pick who was played himself up to an All Pro OLB and was at his best in big games. In some ways he reminded me a bit of Jack Ham as he was never out of position and always around the football. Great instincts.
I will always remember him stuffing John Riggins on 4th down to ice Super Bowl XVIII and of course who can forget his three picks in Super Bowl XV.
Bobby Chandler, Lyle Alzado, Mike Davis, Todd Christensen, Jack Squirek, Dave Dalby, Ray Guy, Micky Marvin now Rod Martin. Great players, better men.
Re: R.I.P. Rod Martin
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2026 10:35 pm
by ALLRAIDERWORLD21
Re: R.I.P. Rod Martin
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2026 10:45 pm
by ALLRAIDERWORLD21
Re: R.I.P. Rod Martin
Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2026 4:05 am
by SuperRaider
Was a great unknown raider; had a great career with the raiders but was not mentioned much during his time with them….
I think he would go the same way Jack Ham went…when you mentioned the Steel curtain you alway hear about the other great Steelers defensive players and yet Jack Ham was one of the main guys that did all the work…
R.I.P Rod
Re: R.I.P. Rod Martin
Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2026 4:12 am
by raidersince63
Toast wrote: Mon Apr 20, 2026 9:34 pm
Damn! I hate watching the heroes of my youth pass. He had quite a career. 12th round pick who was played himself up to an All Pro OLB and was at his best in big games. In some ways he reminded me a bit of Jack Ham as he was never out of position and always around the football. Great instincts.
I will always remember him stuffing John Riggins on 4th down to ice Super Bowl XVIII and of course who can forget his three picks in Super Bowl XV.
Bobby Chandler, Lyle Alzado, Mike Davis, Todd Christensen, Jack Squirek, Dave Dalby, Ray Guy, Micky Marvin now Rod Martin. Great players, better men.
We can add Ken Stabler et al, to that list
Re: R.I.P. Rod Martin
Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2026 6:47 am
by raider_kin
Sad, sad day. Our history, passing into the books.
Godspeed Mr Martin.
Sometimes a 12th round pick is the right one.
Re: R.I.P. Rod Martin
Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2026 6:55 am
by Reno Hightower
raidersince63 wrote: Tue Apr 21, 2026 4:12 am
We can add Ken Stabler et al, to that list
Yes, the greatest Raider QB of them all. I was referring to the 1980's Raider Super Bowl teams of my youth. I saw the tail end of Stabler's Raider career when I was really young but the 1980's Raiders will always define my passion for this organization.
Re: R.I.P. Rod Martin
Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2026 7:01 am
by Viper
Toast wrote: Tue Apr 21, 2026 6:55 am
Yes, the greatest Raider QB of them all. I was referring to the 1980's Raider Super Bowl teams of my youth. I saw the tail end of Stabler's Raider career when I was really young but the 1980's Raiders will always define my passion for this organization.
Actually if I was looking for a comment to reflect how I feel about the Raiders, this is about as close as I could possibly find.