D'Artagnan Athos Martin (born March 28, 1949) is an American former professional

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who played one season with the

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of the

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(NFL). He was selected by the Saints in the fourth round of the

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after playing

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at Kentucky State College.

Early life

D'Artagnan Athos Martin was born on March 28, 1949, in

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. He attended George Washington Carver Senior High School in

College career

Martin played

for the

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of Kentucky State College from 1967 to 1970. He was named an

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by the ''

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''. He recorded 22 interceptions during his college career. He was inducted into the school's athletics hall of fame in 2006.

Professional career

Martin was selected by the

in the fourth round, with the 91st overall pick, of the

. He started all 14 games at left cornerback for the Saints during his rookie year in 1971, totaling three interceptions, one fumble, and two fumble recoveries. The Saints finished the season with a 4–8–2 record. He was placed on injured reserve on September 13, 1972, and spent the entire 1972 season there. Martin was released by the Saints on July 16, 1973.

References

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