Johnny Martin (American football), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Johnny Martin (American football)

American football player

Date of Birth: 09-Aug-1916

Place of Birth: Nashville, Arkansas, United States

Date of Death: 17-Mar-1968

Profession: American football player

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo


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About Johnny Martin (American football)

  • John Jay Martin was a professional football player who played in the league from 1941–1945.
  • Martin played for the Chicago Cardinals, Boston Yanks and "Card-Pitt", a team that was the result of a temporary merger between the Chicago Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
  • The teams merger was result of the manning shortages experienced league-wide due to World War II.
  • He was released from "Card-Pitt" after the team's game against the Green Bay Packers, when it was discovered that John McCarthy could average 35 yards per punt.
  • He then signed with the Boston Yanks.

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