Raiders Super Bowl Hero Rod Martin, Record Holder, Dies at 72

Rod Martin, a pivotal player for the Raiders and a Super Bowl champion, has died at the age of 72. The Las Vegas Raiders announced his passing.

Martin is famously remembered for his record-setting performance in Super Bowl XV, where he intercepted three passes from Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Ron Jaworski. This led to a 27-10 victory for the Raiders.

He also played a key role in the Raiders' Super Bowl XVIII win, contributing a sack and a fumble recovery against the Washington Redskins.

"The Raiders Family is deeply saddened by the passing of Rod Martin, a standout linebacker and key player on two Super Bowl championship teams," the team stated. "A beloved member of the Raiders Family and a favorite of Raiders fans everywhere, the deepest condolences of the entire Raider Nation are with Rod's family at this time."

Originally a 12th-round draft pick from USC, Martin became a defensive cornerstone for the Raiders over his 12-year career, starting 147 of 165 games played.