As quarterback of the Eagles from 1947 to 1950, Zeke Martin earned all-conference recognition three-straight seasons.
Martin was originally at the University of Texas, backing up future hall-of-fame quarterback Bobby Lane. His collegiate career, however, was interrupted by World War II, during which he served in the merchant marines. After the war he played amateur sports before enrolling at North Texas.
As North Texas, Martin excelled. He lettered four years, playing quarterback, defensive back and punter, and took over the starting quarterback duties after Fred McCain graduated.
In 1949, North Texas' first year in the Gulf Coast Conference, Martin led the league in passing and made the All-Gulf Coast Conference team. He passed for 1,416 yards and 18 touchdowns. In addition to football, Martin played tennis and basketball for North Texas.
Martin was drafted by the Washington Redskins of the NFL. After his playing days, he became a high-school teacher and coach at Denison and Denton High Schools. In 1960, he began a business career by starting the Martin-Eagle Oil Company.
Martin later served as the mayor of Denton for two years.