A former Nebraska quarterback has had his jersey displayed in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The jersey worn by Adrian Martinez of the Birmingham Stallions during their victory in the inaugural UFL Championship Game is now being shown in Canton.
Martinez and the Stallions defeated the San Antonio Brahmas 25-0 in the inaugural United Football League Championship Game. He was named the game’s Most Valuable Player after the victory.
The quarterback played four seasons at Nebraska, from 2018-21, before transferring to Kansas State to finish his career. While in college, he threw for 9,391 yards and 49 touchdowns with 30 interceptions. Martinez also ran for 2,847 yards and 44 touchdowns.
A game ball and a jersey Martinez wore in the UFL title game have been placed on display in the Hall of Fame’s “Pro Football Today Gallery.”
🗣️New to the Pro Football Hall of Fame: The jersey that Adrian Martinez of the @USFLStallions wore when he led his team to a win during the 2024 inaugural UFL Championship Game, along with a ball from the game.
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