Hall of Fame
Melvin Martin '75 of Martinsville, Virginia
Played football and ran track two years under Coach Hank Norton from 1975-76. After leaving Ferrum, he went on to play football two seasons at William & Mary, where he was defensive captain and the top defensive lineman tackler two seasons. Martin earned Team MVP, All-State 1st team and All-Region 2nd team in 1978. After leaving W&M, he attended preseason camp with the NFL's Detroit Lions and the CFL's Saskatchewan Rough Riders. After football, he began a career as an English teacher, coach and principal at various schools in Southwest Virginia. Martin went on to earn his Master's degree from Radford University and Doctorate from Virginia Tech. He also served as adjunct professor and Assistant Director of Admissions at Ferrum.
