"Rod Martin would go on to set a Super Bowl record with three interceptions in one of the most dominant defensive performances in championship history."
"The Raiders family is deeply saddened by the passing of Rod Martin, a standout linebacker and key player on two Super Bowl championship teams."
"In Super Bowl XV at the Louisiana Superdome, he intercepted Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Ron Jaworski three times in a 27-10 Raiders victory."
Rod Martin was discovered by NFL coach John Madden during the 1977 draft when Madden suggested calling USC coach John Robinson about Martin. Robinson confirmed Martin had not been drafted and highlighted his potential as a linebacker. Martin went on to have a remarkable career with the Raiders, winning two Super Bowls and earning Pro Bowl selections. He set a Super Bowl record with three interceptions in Super Bowl XV, solidifying his legacy as a standout player and beloved member of the Raiders family.
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