Donny Martin
Inducted 2010
Hometown: Port Isabel
High School: Port Isabel High School
College: Rice University
Professional: Houston Oilers, Houston Gamblers
Best Known for: Football
Martin was voted one of the Top 50 football players in Valley history, after making it all the way to the NFL with the Houston Oilers.
He was a two-way star for Port Isabel from 1975-78 who won three letters, was the team's offensive line Most Valuable Player as a senior and also was selected to the All-Valley team that season. He played for Coach Tommy Roberts as the Tarpons began their great dynasty.
Martin earned a scholarship to Rice University, where he was a two-time Offensive Line MVP with the Owls and lettered all four years at Rice.
A 260-pounder with a 500-pound bench press, Martin was on the Houston Oilers' squad in 1983 and started the entire 1984 season for the Houston Gamblers of the USFL.
A fierce competitor who used awesome strength along with great football savvy, Martin made his mark at every level, from high school to the pros.