Johnny Martin

Johnny Martin was born in Nashville, Arkansas, and was first-team All-Big Six at Oklahoma in 1940. He was drafted in the 14th round, 128th overall, in 1941; Wikipedia's list says by the Chicago Bears. He played from 1941 to 1945 for the Chicago Cardinals, the wartime Card-Pitt merger and the Boston Yanks. Card-Pitt released him after a game against Green Bay when it found John McCarthy could average 35 yards a punt. Note: Wikipedia gives two birth dates (January 8, 1918 and August 9, 1916). He died on March 17, 1968. Pro Football Reference (PFR) lists him as John Jay Martin: born January 8, 1918 in Nashville, AR; died March 17, 1968 (aged 50); high school Broken Bow (OK); 6-1, 195 lb; position WB-HB. PFR shows him with CRD 1941-44, BOS 1944-45 (1944 listed as 2TM CRD/BOS) (45 games, 24 starts). PFR stat line: 5 yrs: 143 rushes, 348 yds, 2 TD; 41 rec, 579 yds, 1 TD; 145 punts, 5595 yds (38.6 avg, long 64); 12 Int (138 yds); 20 punt returns 202 yds; 39 kick returns 985 yds; 4 fumbles, 2 FR; 24 pts. No AV shown. PFR shows no Pro Bowl or All-Pro honors.