About Whitey Martin
Born 1939. Whitey Martin is an American basketball player and basketball coach.
Ronald Barry "Whitey" Martin (born April 11, 1939) is a former NBA basketball player for the New York Knicks. Martin received his nickname "Whitey," because of bleach-blond hair color. In college, Martin was mainly known as an exceptional ballhandler and defensive player. In a 1961 Sports Illustrated article, Martin was described as a "6-foot-2 sandy-haired senior with hands as quick as a nervous pickpocket." Martin was drafted with the first pick in the second round of the 1961 NBA draft. He played sixty-six games in the 1961-62 NBA season for the Knicks and averaged 3.4 points per game, 2.4 rebounds per game and 1.7 assists per game.
Career statistics
NBA Source
Regular season YearTeamGPMPGFG%FT%RPGAPGPPGNew York6615.4.325.6732.41.73.4
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Who is Whitey Martin?
NBA player
When was Whitey Martin born?
Whitey Martin was born on 11 April 1939 in Buffalo.
What is Whitey Martin's occupation?
Whitey Martin is a basketball player and basketball coach.
What nationality is Whitey Martin?
Whitey Martin is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Whitey Martin. https://biography.guide/whitey-martin/
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