Blanche Martin: key obituary facts
Is Blanche Martin dead? Yes. Blanche Martin died on November 12, 2026, at age 87.
Cause of death: Blanche Martin's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Blanche Martin known for?
He was an American football player.
More about Blanche Martin
Born: 16 January 1937.
Place of birth: Georgia.
Gender: male.
Nationality: United States.
Education: Michigan State University.
Blanche Martin, an American football player and fullback for the Los Angeles Chargers and New York Titans, died on November 12, 2026, aged 87.
Born in Georgia on January 16, 1937, Martin attended Michigan State University, where he played college football for the Spartans. He went on to play professionally for one season in the American Football League, appearing for two clubs: Los Angeles and New York.
His position in each was fullback. After his football career, Martin practiced as a dentist for more than 40 years. He also held a university governance role, serving on Michigan State’s board of trustees from 1969 to 1985. The milestones of his working life thus included a season in professional football, a long career in dentistry and trustee service at the university where he had studied and played. His trusteeship extended beyond his playing years at Michigan State.