Jack Martin

John Christopher Martin

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 9", Weight 159 lb.
• High School Plainfield (NJ) High School
• Debut April 25, 1912
• Final Game October 6, 1914
• Born April 19, 1887 in Plainfield, NJ USA
• Died July 4, 1980 in Plainfield, NJ USA

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Biographical Information

Jack Martin played two seasons in the majors and had a total of 20 years in pro ball, according to his SABR biography. He was considered a top fielder but a weak hitter. He lived a long life, and for a while was the oldest living Yankee (they were called the Highlanders when he played for them).

Further Reading

• Charles F. Faber: "Jack Martin", in Bill Nowlin, ed.: The Miracle Braves of 1914: Boston's Original Worst-to-First World Series Champions, SABR, Phoenix, AZ, 2014, pp. 133-136. ISBN 978-1-933599-69-4

Related Sites

• Jack Martin at the SABR Bio Project