Defensive End
No. 75
Oregon
"For an 11th round pick, Martin proved to be an outstanding addition in his rookie year. Big, rangy and quick, he appeared in all 14 games last year and started four times in place of injured Dave Gallagher. In every instance, Martin turned in commendable work. He also did a big job on special teams work, always showing hitting ability. As for speed, he showed that, too, catching the 49ers' Bruce Taylor from behind after a 66-yard punt return to negate a sure touchdown.
George began his career at Oregon as a tight end, then switched to the defensive line in his junior year. He had 83 solo tackles in his senior year. George was also a fine basketball player in college, earning letters in his freshman and sophomore seasons before concentrating strictly on football.
George Dwight Martin was born in Greenville, South Carolina but played his high school athletics at Armijo High School in Fairfield, California where he was not only an outstanding football player but an All-American basketball performer. He resides in Fairfield in the off-seasons."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
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