Raised by a single mother in the rough neighborhoods of Pittsburgh, Curtis Martin had a challenging childhood.  He joined his high school football team as a senior at his mother’s insistence, to keep him away from the violence in his neighborhood, which had already led to the brutal murders of both his grandmother and several close friends.  A natural athlete, Mr. Martin became an immediate star and went on to become a legendary NFL running back who played for both the New England Patriots and New York Jets.  After 11 years of professional football, Mr. Martin last played in 2005, officially retired in 2007, and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2012.  Today, Mr. Martin is an entrepreneur, investor, and generous philanthropist.