Tom Martinez: Quarterback Coach Who Mentored Tom Brady Dies at 66

Tom Martinez was an American football coach. He was born on February 21, 1946, and died on his 66th birthday.

He was the head coach at the College of San Mateo and became the most successful community college coach in California history with over 1,400 career wins in his career overall. He was the 1995 California Community Coach of the Year. He mentored quarterbacks including Tom Brady and John Elway.

Three weeks before his death, he created the Tom Martinez Goal Line Fund to help people who need organ transplants. Brady's efforts drew over 300 potential organ donors. Martinez died on February 21, 2012, at age 66, of a heart attack during dialysis.

Achievements: 1995 California Community Coach of the Year.

Birth: February 21, 1946.

Profession: Football coach.

Interesting Facts: He died on his birthday.