Saladin Martin (born January 17, 1956) is a former American football player.

Early life

Martin prepped at Lincoln High in Southeast San Diego.

College career

Martin played

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at San Diego State University.

Professional career

Martin played in the National Football League for the

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and San Francisco 49ers in 1980 and 1981. He earned one Super Bowl Ring in 1981 with the San Francisco 49ers in

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References

1956 births Living people San Francisco 49ers players San Diego State Aztecs football players Players of American football from San Diego American football defensive backs New York Jets players {{defensiveback-1950s-stub