Charles Martin (athlete)
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| Charles Martin | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | April 31, 1959 |
| Place of birth |  Canton, GA |
| Date of death | January 23, 2005 (age 45) |
| Place of death | Houston, Texas |
| Position(s) | Defensive tackle/ end |
| College | West Alabama |
| Statistics | |
| Team(s) | |
| 1983 1984-1987 1987 1988 |
Birmingham Stallions (USFL) Green Bay Packers Houston Oilers Atlanta Falcons |
Charles M. Martin (August 31, 1959 - January 23, 2005) was a professional American football defensive lineman who played for the USFL Birmingham Stallions in 1983, the Green Bay Packers from 1984 to 1987, the Houston Oilers in 1987, and the Atlanta Falcons in 1988.[1]
[edit] Injury of Jim McMahon
In 1986, Martin drove McMahon into the ground after the quarterback had thrown a pass. McMahon was out for the rest of the season with a shoulder injury. Martin was wearing a towel with the numbers of Bears' players on it during the game. McMahon's No. 9 was at the top of the list. Martin was ejected for a flagrant late hit and suspended for two games.
[edit] Death
"He probably died from complications of his renal (kidney) disease," Dr. Charles Aramburo, Martin's surgeon, told Houston television station KRIV on Jan. 25. "We are still waiting for the results from the autopsy, which will be definitive."
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