Bobby Martin Passed Away!

The American man who played football without legs died in a tragic car accident. Bobby Martin was a famous athlete from Dayton, Ohio. He overcame obstacles to become a legendary figure in sports.

A man who was born without his lower limbs got national attention for playing as nose tackle for a Dayton, Ohio high school passed away. Across the area, people knew Bobby.

Robert "Bobby Bugs Norman" Martin was not ashamed of his disability. He said that just because he had no legs, doesn't mean he's ain't handling business. He was proud of his achievements and had a legacy in the Dayton area.

Bobby Martin died on Tuesday after he was involved in a bad car accident. A vehicle struck his ATV and killed him.

The 32-year old man was born with Caudal regression syndrome. He often used his legs and a skateboard when he got around. He has operated a vehicle and had a driver's license.

Bobby Martin enjoyed his life.

Bobby played for the Colonial White (known now as Thurgood Marshall) Cougars football team.

He was also a wrestler and weightlifter. He was on the team as a reserve player. He played on the special teams.

In 2006, he won an ESPY award for best male athlete with a disability.

Bobby Martin was known in Dayton and Cincinnati.

Martin was 3 feet (0.91 m) tall and weighs 110 pounds (50 kg); he had no legs as he was born with Caudal regression syndrome

During his senior season of 2005, in a game against Mount Healthy High School's team in Cincinnati, he was removed from play at half-time by officials claiming he was in breach of the rules requiring players to wear thigh pads, knee pads and shoes. His school was later told by the Ohio High School Athletic Association that this decision was incorrect and that Martin was allowed to play in all games. He finished the season with 48 tackles. At halftime of one game, he was named the Homecoming King.

Martin studied marketing at Central State, outside Dayton, and was not playing football at the time. In 2007, then Cleveland Browns head coach Romeo Crennel invited Martin to a practice. Martin ended up getting involved in some of the action when he saw Dennis Northcutt evade player after player. Martin approached Northcutt and claimed that he could tackle him. At the goading of teammate Braylon Edwards, Northcutt allowed Martin to challenge him.

Martin hung with Northcutt for 20 yards before forcing him out at the one-yard line.

He leaves behind four children.