This year, the NFL embarked on their 50th Super Bowl season. They are celebrating various players, coaches, and their high schools. This season, 3,000 players and head coaches, and more than 2,000 high schools were recognized for their positive impact towards the game. This season, the NFL has recognized Brother Martin High School as one of those schools. A commemorative Golden Football was bestowed to the school in honor of a football player or head coach who was on an active roster in a Super Bowl. Our football was given to us in honor of Eddie Robinson, Jr. ’88.
The Golden Football was presented to Brother Martin at an afternoon assembly on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 in front of members of the Brother Martin Football program. Robinson discussed his extensive football career starting from Brother Martin. In addition, he encouraged students to strive for greatness both in academics and athletics. The assembly ended with a Q & A session between the students and Robinson.
Upon graduation from Brother Martin, Robinson played for Alabama State as a linebacker. After graduating in 1992, he was drafted in the second round by the Houston Oilers. Robinson played in the NFL for 11 years as a member of the Houston Oilers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Tennessee Titans, and the Buffalo Bills. In 2000, he played in Super Bowl XXXIV with the Tennessee Titans. Currently, Robinson resides in Houston, Texas with his children.
