Rancho Cordova Sports Hall of Fame

A Cordova High wrestler who piled up 152 wins in three years, Martinez was a 1982 state qualifier in a competitive year. Martinez’ impressive record in both competition and coaching spans more than 30 years and includes being a state qualifier as a competitor in both high school and at Sacramento City College. His impressive coaching career includes 16 state champions; his expertise in the sport was recognized during executive service for the USA Wrestling organization, 20 years as a California Wrestling Board member and more