Johnny Martin (American football)
John Jay Martin (August 9, 1916 – March 17, 1968) 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 a 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.
| Born: | August 9, 1916 Nashville, Arkansas, U.S. |
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| Died: | March 17, 1968 (aged 51) |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | End, Fullback, Quarterback, Halfback |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| College | University of Oklahoma |
| NFL draft | 1941 / Round: 14 / Pick 128 (By the Chicago Bears) |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1941–1943 | Chicago Cardinals |
| 1944 | Card-Pitt |
| 1944–1945 | Boston Yanks |
| Career stats | |
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References
- Forr, James (2003). "Card-Pitt: The Carpits" (PDF). Coffin Corner. Vol. 25, no. 3. Professional Football Researchers Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-10-22.
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