Marty Zendejas
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| Position: | Michoacan, Mexico | ||
| Died: | December 19, 2018 (aged 54) | ||
| Height: | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||
| Weight: | 165 lb (75 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Don Antonio Lugo (CA) | ||
| College: | Nevada | ||
| Undrafted: | 1988 | ||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||
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Martin Zendejas (November 2, 1964 – December 19, 2018) was a Mexican placekicker in the Arena Football League (AFL) for the Los Angeles Cobras. He played college football at the University of Nevada.
Early years
Zendejas, was born in Zacapu, Michoacan. His parents moved the family to Chino, California. He attended Ramona Junior High School, before transferring to Don Antonio Lugo High School.[1]
College career
Zendejas followed his older brother
As a sophomore, he converted 19 out of 24
As a junior, he made 14 out of 18
As a senior, he converted 17 out of 21
Zendejas during his career was named to three
In 2007, he was inducted into the University of Nevada Athletics Hall of Fame.[4]
Professional career
On May 19,
On May 11, 1989, he was signed as a free agent by the Los Angeles Rams. He was waived on August 29, after not being able to pass Mike Lansford on the depth chart.[7]
Personal life
His brother Tony played professional football. His cousins Joaquin, Luis and Max also had success in professional football.[1] Zendejas and his brother Tony owned mexican restaurants in southern California.[8]
Death
On December 19, 2018, while sitting in a car with his suspected girlfriend at around 1:19 am, Zendejas was beaten in a hotel parking lot in Chino Hills, California by the woman's boyfriend. He died shortly after at the hospital, aged 54.
Ivan Mejia, 44, was booked on suspicion of murder in Zendejas' death, and detained at the West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga, California.[9][10]
References
- ^ a b "They're Zimply Zenzational". Retrieved March 14, 2019.
- ^ "Martin Zendejas-obituary". Legacy.com. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
- ISSN 0458-3035. Retrieved December 21, 2018.
- ^ "Nevada to Induct Five into Athletics Hall of Fame This Fall". University of Nevada Athletics. September 4, 2007. Retrieved December 21, 2018.
- ^ "Marty Zendejas". Arenafan.com. Retrieved December 21, 2018.
- ^ "A Road Seldom Traveled : Cobras' Walton Changes Lanes From Wall Street to Arena Football". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
- ^ "Irvin Is Suspended for Drug Violation". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
- ^ "Invalid Access". Admin.xosn.com. Retrieved 27 December 2018. (registration required)
- ^ Martin, Erika (December 20, 2018). "Suspect Arrested After Allegedly Killing Man He Saw in Car With His Girlfriend Outside Hotel in Chino Hills". KTLA. Retrieved December 21, 2018.
- ^ Murray, Chris (December 20, 2018). "Wolf Pack Hall of Famer Marty Zendejas passes away". Nevada Sports Net. Retrieved December 21, 2018.