Martin Patton
| Date of birth | October 21, 1970 |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Missouri City, Texas |
| Date of death | November 20, 2012 |
| Career information | |
| Status | Retired |
| CFL status | International |
| Position(s) | RB |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| US college | Texas A&I |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1994–95 | Shreveport Pirates |
| 1996 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
Martin Patton (October 21, 1970 - November 20, 2012) was a running back in the Canadian Football League.[1]
Originally playing with the powerhouse University of Miami Hurricanes,[2] Patton ran into legal trouble. He received probation for credit card fraud and later had an altercation with police after a car accident (Patton lost most of his family in automotive accidents)[3][4] His promising opportunity ended when he was dropped by the Hurricanes and he finished his college at Texas A&I.[5] He led the Javelinas in rushing yards, with 876, in 1992 and was a Lone Star Conference all-star.[6]
He played professional football with the CFL expansion Shreveport Pirates in 1994, leading the team with 659 rushing yards and 8 touchdowns. In 1995 he rushed for over 1000 yards (1040) and was 3rd best rusher in the league.[7] He finished his career in 1996 with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.[8]
Finally, Patton is in the CFL record books, tied with Earl Lunsford for having scored 5 rushing touchdowns in one game, against Winnipeg on August 5, 1995.[9]
Martin died in a car accident November 20, 2012 in Shelby County, Texas.[10]
References
- ^ FANBASE entry: Martin Patton
- ^ Martin Patton statistics
- ^ Miami's Patton gets 3 years Probation, The News - June 9, 1992
- ^ COLLEGE FOOTBALL; Banned Miami Player Split by Instincts, Law and Big Game, New York Times, November 14, 1991
- ^ Hurricane Warriors - NFL U 1990-1999
- ^ Texas A&M–Kingsville Javelinas 2011 Media Guide
- ^ 1995 CFL Record Book
- ^ Winnipeg Blue Bombers Alumni all-time roster
- ^ CFL Regular Season All-Time Records
- ^ "Center man, woman die in Shelby County crash after striking tree". Lufkin Daily News. 21 November 2012. Retrieved 21 November 2012.