About George Martin
Lived 1869 – 1961 (aged 91). George Martin was a New Zealand cricketer.
George Alexander Martin (3 May 1869 – 24 February 1961) was a New Zealand cricketer who played a single first-class match for the Otago cricket team during the 1908–09 season.
Martin was born at Napier in the Hawke's Bay region in 1869. He worked as a tailor. His only senior cricket match was against Hawke's Bay in January 1909, one of only six first-class matches played in New Zealand during the 1908–09 season. Batting last in Otago's first innings, he scored five runs in the only innings in which he batted.
Martin died at Dunedin in 1961. He was aged 91.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Martin?
New Zealand cricketer, born 1869
When was George Martin born?
George Martin was born on 3 May 1869 in Napier.
When did George Martin die?
George Martin died on 24 February 1961.
What was George Martin's occupation?
George Martin was a cricketer.
What nationality was George Martin?
George Martin was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Martin (Otago cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Martin. https://biography.guide/george-martin-cricketer-1869/
MLA: "George Martin." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-martin-cricketer-1869/.
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