About Mick Martyn
Lived 1936 – 2017 (aged 81). Mick Martyn was a British rugby league player.
Michael Martyn (19 January 1936 – 26 November 2017 ) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Leigh, as a .
Background Martyn was born in Leigh, Lancashire, England, and he died aged 81 in Warrington, Cheshire, England.
Playing career Club career Martyn was a one club man spending his entire career at Leigh. After signing for the club in 1952 he made his senior début in 1954 and played 329 for the club becoming the club's all-time leading try scorer with 189 before retiring in 1967.
With an appearance for the Rugby League XIII against France in 1966 he made 24 representative appearances.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Mick Martyn?
English rugby league footballer
When was Mick Martyn born?
Mick Martyn was born on 19 January 1936 in Leigh.
When did Mick Martyn die?
Mick Martyn died on 26 November 2017 in Warrington.
What was Mick Martyn's occupation?
Mick Martyn was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Mick Martyn?
Mick Martyn was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Mick Martyn (rugby league)
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