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Marty Feldman (American football)

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Martin Feldman
Personal information
Born(1922-09-12)September 12, 1922
Los Angeles, California, USA
DiedDecember 5, 2015(2015-12-05) (aged 93)
Los Gatos, California, USA
Coaching career
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1948-1954Stanford University (Freshman coach)
1955University of New Mexico (OL coach)
1957-1959San Jose State University (OL coach)
Sport
SportAmerican football
PositionGuard
University teamStanford University

American football career
Career history
As a coach:
Oakland Raiders (1960-1962)
Military career
Service/branchUnited States Marines
Battles/warsWorld War II
Awards3x Purple Heart

Martin Feldman (September 12, 1922 – December 5, 2015) was the second head coach of the American Football League's Oakland Raiders. He became head coach on September 18, 1961, following the dismissal of Eddie Erdelatz. His overall record as head coach was 2-15. He was succeeded by Red Conkright on October 16, 1962.

Born in Los Angeles, California, Feldman played college football at Stanford University, where he played guard.[1] He also played on the school's rugby team, and was named to the Stanford Athletic Hall of Fame for that sport. Feldman served in the United States Marines during World War II and earned three Purple Hearts.[2] He died in Los Gatos, California on December 5, 2015 at the age of 93.[3]

Coaching History

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References

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  1. ^ "Raiders Drop Erdelatz as Coach". New York Times. September 19, 1961. Retrieved June 12, 2008.
  2. ^ "Raiders fire Erdelatz; Feldman named mentor". Oakland Tribune. September 18, 1961. Archived from the original on February 1, 2009. Retrieved June 10, 2008.
  3. ^ MARTIN FELDMAN
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