Category: Christian Athletes, Football, Top Christian Speakers
Highlights: George Martin played defensive end for the NFL's New York Giants from 1975-1988. He played an important role in the Giants' winning Super Bowl XXI and is a member of the team's Ring of Honor.
Travels From: New Jersey
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George Martin played in the NFL from 1975-1988 and spent his entire career with the New York Giants. Known for his durability, Martin missed just six games over the course of his 14 years in the league and played an integral role in the success of the Giants that culminated with the team winning Super Bowl XXI over the Denver Broncos, 39-20.
A team captain during the title game, Martin sacked Broncos quarterback John Elway in the endzone, resulting in a safety and the first two of 26 straight points scored by the Giants. In 1985, Martin intercepted a pass and returned it 56 yards for a touchdown, making him the all-time NFL leader for scores among defensive linemen. He finished his career with six td’s. He became a member of the Giants Ring of Honor in 2010 and Sports Hall of Fame of New Jersey in 2004.
Born on February 16, 1953 in Greenville, South Carolina, Martin played college football at the University of Oregon before being picked by the Giants in the 1975 NFL Draft (11th round). Away from the gridiron, Martin in September of 2007 started a fundraising walk from New York City to San Diego, California, a distance of more than 3,000 miles. He finished the journey in June of 2008 and raised more than $2 million for the medical care of the September 11 first responders.
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