Martin Cox
| Date of birth | August 12, 1956 |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Mullins, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| CFL status | International |
| Position(s) | WR |
| US college | Vanderbilt |
| NFL draft | 1979 / round: 10 / Pick 270 (By the New England Patriots) |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1979–1981 | Ottawa Rough Riders |
| 1981–1982 | Toronto Argonauts |
| 1982 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| 1983 | Tampa Bay Bandits |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| CFL East All-Star | 1979 |
| Awards | 1979 Frank M. Gibson Trophy |
Martin Cox (born August 12, 1956) is a former Canadian Football League (CFL) wide receiver.
Cox played his college football at Vanderbilt University.[1] In his first CFL season, with the Ottawa Rough Riders, he caught 32 passes for 546 yards and 7 touchdowns, winning him the Frank M. Gibson Trophy as top rookie in the CFL East. He later played with the Toronto Argonauts and Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Cox finished his career in 1983 in the United States Football League (USFL) with the Tampa Bay Bandits.[2]
Notes
- ^ "Nashville Then: Vanderbilt vs. Alabama 1975". The Tennessean. September 30, 2015. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
- ^ "1983 Tampa Bay Bandits Roster". oursportscentral.com. Retrieved May 12, 2019.