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Doug Martin arrived on the campus of Boise State University nearly two decades ago to play football on its famed blue turf and, despite being a squat, little-known recruit from Northern California, turned himself into a hard-nosed running back and a first-round NFL draft pick. Nicknamed the “Muscle Hamster” for both his size and running style, he was twice named …

TMZ broke the news Sunday that former NFL running back Doug Martin had died in Oakland, Calif. at the age of 36. Though the precise circumstances of his death remain unclear, one thing we do know is that Martin died while in police custody. Through a statement, the Oakland Police Department has offered its version of events leading up to …

Ex-NFL player Doug Martin, 36, dies while in police custody  The Washington Post Cops: Ex-RB Martin died in custody after break-in  ESPN Doug Martin, former Buccaneers and Boise State RB, dies at 36 while in police custody  Yahoo Sports Former NFL player Doug Martin died after struggling with officers while being detained, police say  CNN Doug Martin involved in Oakland burglary before dying after …

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin died after an incident with police officers that were taking him into custody in Oakland on Saturday morning, officials confirmed on Monday. Martin, police said, was involved in a break-in early on Saturday. A “brief struggle” occurred as police were attempting to detain him, and then they said that he became unresponsive …

Oakland, California AP  —  Former All-Pro NFL running back Doug Martin died after a struggle with police officers who were taking him into custody while they were investigating a break-in at a home in Oakland, police said Monday. Martin, best known for his stellar career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, became unresponsive after being arrested early Saturday, according to a …

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Former All-Pro NFL running back Doug Martin died after a struggle with police officers who were taking him into custody while they were investigating a break-in at a home in Oakland, police said Monday. Martin, best known for his stellar career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, became unresponsive after being arrested early Saturday, according to a …

OAKLAND, Calif. — Former All-Pro NFL running back Doug Martin died after a struggle with police officers who were taking him into custody while they were investigating a break-in at a home in Oakland, police said Monday. Martin, best known for his stellar career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, became unresponsive after being arrested early Saturday, according to a statement …

Oakland police have confirmed that former NFL running back Doug Martin died in custody on Saturday, October 18. “Prior to his death, Martin was involved in a break-in at a residence in Oakland,” the Oakland Police Department said in a statement, via ESPN.com. “While responding officers were attempting to detain him, a brief struggle occurred. After being taken into custody, …

Former National Football League (NFL) running back Doug Martin has died aged 36 while in police custody in California. The Oakland Police Department said the former American football star – who played for teams including the Tampa Bay Buccaneers – died after being involved in an alleged home break-in and a struggle with officers on Saturday. “While attempting to detain …

The in-custody death of former All-Pro running back Doug Martin during a reported home break-in early Saturday morning will be investigated by various agencies in compliance with state laws, the Oakland Police Department said. Martin, 36, died in a hospital after he became unresponsive following his arrest by Oakland police officers responding to the reports of a break-in at a …