About Johnny Martin
Lived 1916 – 1968 (aged 51). Johnny Martin was an American american football player.
John Jay Martin (August 9, 1916 – March 17, 1968) was an American professional football player who played in the National Football League (NFL) from 1941 to 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Johnny Martin?
American football player (1916-1968)
When was Johnny Martin born?
Johnny Martin was born on 9 August 1916 in Nashville.
When did Johnny Martin die?
Johnny Martin died on 17 March 1968.
What was Johnny Martin's occupation?
Johnny Martin was an american football player.
What nationality was Johnny Martin?
Johnny Martin was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Johnny Martin (American football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Johnny Martin. https://biography.guide/johnny-martin/
MLA: "Johnny Martin." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/johnny-martin/.
Chicago: "Johnny Martin." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/johnny-martin/.
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