About Ray Martin
Born 1945. Ray Martin is a British association football player.
Raymond Barry Martin (born 23 January 1945) is an English former professional footballer born in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, who played as a full back. He spent most of his professional career in England with Birmingham City, where he played 333 games in the Football League, became the club captain, and won the Player of the Year award two years running, in 1969–70 and 1970–71. His only goal for the club came against Hull City, a snapshot from the edge of the area in a 4–2 defeat at St Andrew's in April 1970. He was a master of the slide tackle. The club awarded him a testimonial match against Wolverhampton Wanderers in 1971. and then coaching at Oregon State University.
Honours Football League Second Division runners-up: 1971–72
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Who is Ray Martin?
English footballer (born 1945)
When was Ray Martin born?
Ray Martin was born on 23 January 1945 in Wolverhampton.
What is Ray Martin's occupation?
Ray Martin is an association football player.
What nationality is Ray Martin?
Ray Martin is British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ray Martin (English footballer)
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