LBCC: In Memory of Jimmy Martin

Photo courtesy of the Albany Democrat-Herald

Linn-Benton Community College remembers friend, sports manager, and Albany resident Jimmy Martin. On Aug. 9 at age 46 he lost his battle to cancer at Timberview Care Center.

A devoted supporter of sports and camaraderie, he managed the LBCC baseball and basketball teams from 1991 to 2001. Working under basketball head coach Randy Falk and baseball head coach Greg Hawk at the same time, he helped past Roadrunners dribble, pass, swing, steal, and succeed for a decade. 

"I had the pleasure of knowing Jimmy for several years. The thing that we all remember about Jimmy was his smile and pleasant personality. He always left saying 'have a good day.'"

- Teresa Thomas, athletics department

"He showed up every day. He was a hard worker and he was a great fit for both our programs."

- Randy Falk, head coach

"He loved LBCC and the athletics that we had here."

 - Ginger Peterson, LBCC support staff

"Even when he didn't help anymore with the programs, he came out to watch the games and he always knew their wins or losses and could comment on a player or two. It was my honor to have been able to have him as a part of my life. I help with the concession stand at the athletic games and we have already missed having him come up and check in with us."

- Teresa Thomas, athletics department

"Just as a fan, occasionally he would drop in and see how everything was going."

- Randy Falk, head coach

"He was such an unconditional supporter of LBCC and our Roadrunner student athletes. Although he was not directly connected to our volleyball team, he would still ask how we were doing and come and support on more than one occasion. He always had a smile and a positive word for the team."

                                                                                                  - Jayme Frazier, volleyball coach