OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – Jeff Martin stood on the field at the first College World Series finals game Saturday, waving the flag during the pre-game ceremony. It marked a return to an event he couldn’t fully attend last year.
Martin, who has spent more than 40 years in the Air Force, was diagnosed with end stage liver disease about two and a half years ago.
“There were some lab numbers that got a little wonky. That was the first time. It was about two and a half years ago. I heard the word liver transplant,” Martin said.
Health challenges
Last year, Martin couldn’t sit through a full CWS game. He is now in need of a transplant and has undergone two surgeries and medication to make him an eligible candidate…