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Rod Martin, a legendary Raiders linebacker, passed away at 72. Despite being a 12th round draft pick, he became a cornerstone of the teams golden era, contributing to two Super Bowl wins with standout defensive plays. Martin set a record with three interceptions in Super Bowl XV and sacked the quarterback, grabbed a fumble, and stopped John Riggins in Super Bowl XVIII. Known for his team-first attitude and encyclopedic knowledge of team history, Martin was a two-time Pro Bowler and one-time All-Pro, racking up 33.5 sacks and 14 interceptions. His story embodies Raider resilience.

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