About Hersh Martin
Lived 1906 – 1975 (aged 68). Hersh Martin was an american football player.
Herschel Herbert Martin (July 16, 1906 – June 25, 1975) was an American football player.
Martin was born in 1906 in Missouri. He attended Manual High School in Kansas City, Missouri.
Martin played college football for Kansas
He also played professional football in the National Football League (NFL) as a back for the Staten Island Stapletons (1928-1929) and Newark Tornadoes (1930). He appeared in 15 NFL games, five as a starter. He also played for the Orange Tornadoes in 1933, the East Orange Tornadoes in 1934, and the Stapleton Buffaloes in 1936.
Martin died in 1975 at age 68 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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Who was Hersh Martin?
American football player
When was Hersh Martin born?
Hersh Martin was born on 16 July 1906 in Springfield.
When did Hersh Martin die?
Hersh Martin died on 25 June 1975.
What was Hersh Martin's occupation?
Hersh Martin was an american football player.
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