Harvey Martin — “The Beautiful”
Born in Dallas on November 16, 1950, Harvey Martin rose from South Oak Cliff High to All-American honors at East Texas State University before becoming a Dallas Cowboys legend. As a key player on the iconic “Doomsday Defense,” he earned four Pro Bowl selections, 114 career sacks, and MVP honors in Super Bowl XII.
Born in Dallas on November 16, 1950, Harvey Martin rose from South Oak Cliff High to All-American honors at East Texas State University before becoming a Dallas Cowboys legend. As a key player on the iconic “Doomsday Defense,” he earned four Pro Bowl selections, 114 career sacks, and MVP honors in Super Bowl XII.
But Harvey was more than a football star—his charisma lit up TV screens, radio waves, and stages across Dallas. After retiring, he became a beloved broadcaster, actor, and motivational speaker, using his voice to uplift others. Even in his courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, Harvey’s spirit never faded. He passed on December 24, 2001, but his legacy lives on through the Harvey Martin Dream Foundation, established in 2008 to inspire youth and empower communities. Harvey Martin will always be remembered as a hometown hero, a radiant soul, and forever “The Beautiful.”