About Billy Martin
Lived 1942 – 2018 (aged 75). Billy Martin was an American american football player.
Jake William Martin (October 27, 1942 – March 14, 2018) was an American football tight end in the National Football League (NFL) for the Chicago Bears, the Atlanta Falcons, and the Minnesota Vikings. He played college football at Georgia Tech and was drafted in the second round (21st overall selection) of the 1964 NFL draft. Martin was subsequently selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1966 NFL expansion draft.
Martin played high school football at Gainesville High School in Gainesville, Georgia. He was a teammate of Billy Lothridge both at Gainesville High and Georgia Tech.
Martin died in Cumming, Georgia, on March 14, 2018, he was 75.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Billy Martin?
Player of American football (1942-2018)
When was Billy Martin born?
Billy Martin was born on 27 October 1942 in Gainesville.
When did Billy Martin die?
Billy Martin died on 14 March 2018 in Cumming.
What was Billy Martin's occupation?
Billy Martin was an american football player.
What nationality was Billy Martin?
Billy Martin was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Billy Martin (tight end)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Billy Martin. https://biography.guide/billy-martin-american-football-player/
MLA: "Billy Martin." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/billy-martin-american-football-player/.
Chicago: "Billy Martin." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/billy-martin-american-football-player/.
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