About Martin Larkin
Lived 1903 – 1971 (aged 67). Martin Larkin was an australian rules football player.
William Martin Larkin (20 December 1903 – 1 July 1971) was an Australian rules footballer who played with and in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Family The son of Michael Edward Larkin (1855–1929) and Catherine Ann Larkin, nee McGlone (1863–1939), William Martin Larkin was born at Numurkah on 20 December 1903.
Football After commencing his career with Leongatha, Larkin joined Footscray at the start of the 1925 VFL season and made three appearances before he transferred to in the middle of the season.
Later life In 1931 he married Margaret Ellen Waide, and they had two children together.
William Martin Larkin died in 1971 and is buried at Melbourne General Cemetery.
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Australian rules footballer
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Martin Larkin was born on 20 December 1903 in Numurkah.
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Martin Larkin died on 1 July 1971 in Ascot Vale.
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Martin Larkin was an australian rules football player.
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