Curtis Martin

American football running back, Super Bowl champion

Curtis Martin - American football running back, Super Bowl champion
Born

May 1st, 1973
51 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional American football player, achieved significant success in the National Football League (NFL). Played primarily for the New England Patriots and the New York Jets. Earned the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award in 1995. Became a five-time Pro Bowl selection, showcasing consistent performance throughout a career that spanned over a decade. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2012, cementing a legacy within the sport.

Won Super Bowl XXXI with the New England Patriots

Selected to five Pro Bowls

Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2012

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