Martin Patton (October 21, 1970 – November 20, 2012) was a running back in the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Originally playing with the powerhouse University of Miami Hurricanes,Martin Patton statistics 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).Miami's Patton gets 3 years Probation, The News - June 9, 1992COLLEGE FOOTBALL; Banned Miami Player Split by Instincts, Law and Big Game, New York Times, November 14, 1991 His promising opportunity ended when he was dropped by the Hurricanes and he finished his college at Texas A&I.Hurricane Warriors - NFL U 1990-1999 He led the Javelinas in rushing yards, with 876, in 1992 and was a Lone Star Conference all-star.Texas A&M–Kingsville Javelinas 2011 Media Guide
He played professional football with the CFL and the expansion Shreveport Pirates in 1994, leading the team with 659 rushing yards and 8 touchdowns. In 1995, he rushed for over 1,000 yards (1040) and was 3rd best rusher in the league.1995 CFL Record Book He finished his career in 1996 with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.Winnipeg Blue Bombers Alumni all-time roster
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.CFL Regular Season All-Time Records
Patton died in a car accident on November 20, 2012, in Shelby County, Texas.He is survived by his 4 children.
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