Vernon Martin
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| Position: | Quarterback | ||||||||
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| Born: | May 2, 1920 Amarillo, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died: | May 9, 1949 (aged 29) Memphis, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 195 lb (88 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Amarillo | ||||||||
| College: | Texas | ||||||||
| NFL draft: | 1942: 2nd round, 11th pick | ||||||||
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Vernon Lewis Martin (May 2, 1920 – May 9, 1949) was a college and professional football player. He was the starting quarterback for the University of Texas in 1941, leading them to the school's first ever #1 ranking and the cover of the Nov 17, 1941 Life Magazine. He was drafted in the 2nd round of the 1942 NFL draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers and played one year of professional football.