About George Martin
Lived 1875 – 1943 (aged 68). George Martin was an australian rules football player.
George Arthur Martin (26 January 1875 – 2 September 1943) was an Australian rules footballer who played for the Essendon Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
A ruckman, Martin was a dual premiership player at Essendon, playing in the inaugural VFL premiership side in 1897 and again in 1901. He was sacked from the club during the 1904 after a disagreement with the board and finished his career with Essendon Association in the Victorian Football Association (VFA).
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Martin?
Australian rules footballer, born 1875
When was George Martin born?
George Martin was born on 26 January 1875 in Brunswick.
When did George Martin die?
George Martin died on 2 September 1943 in St Kilda.
What was George Martin's occupation?
George Martin was an australian rules football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Martin (footballer, born 1875)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Martin. https://biography.guide/george-martin-australian-rules-football-player/
MLA: "George Martin." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-martin-australian-rules-football-player/.
Chicago: "George Martin." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-martin-australian-rules-football-player/.
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