The team announced Martin's death on Monday. He was 72 years old. Martin went to USC and joined the Raiders as a 12th-round pick in 1977.

He became a starter during his second season and would go on to win two Super Bowl rings while remaining with the team through the 1988 season. Martin set a Super Bowl record with three interceptions to help beat the Eagles in Super Bowl XV and then had a sack and a fumble recovery as the Raiders rolled to a 38-9 win over Washington in Super Bowl XVIII. He was a first-team All-Pro in 1984 and made a pair of Pro Bowls during his run with the Raiders.