Foley Martin

Foley Martin
Martin with the Calgary Columbus Club
Born (1901-01-04)January 4, 1901
Banff, Alberta, Canada
Died December 9, 1923(1923-12-09) (aged 22)
Seattle, Washington, United States
Height 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight 150 lb (68 kg; 10 st 10 lb)
Position Left Wing
Shot Left
Played for Calgary Tigers
Calgary Canadians
Calgary Columbus Club
Playing career 1918–1923

Alexander Foley Martin (January 4, 1901 – December 9, 1923) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played for the Calgary Tigers of the Western Canada Hockey League in the early 1920s.[1] In the beginning of the 1923–24 season, Martin died of blood poisoning during the Tigers' season opening road trip to the Pacific Coast.[2]

He was an older brother of Ron Martin who played two seasons with the New York Americans between 1932 and 1934.

Playing style

While not a prominent scorer Martin's strong sides to his game included his stick-handling and his defensive hook check technique.

References

  1. ^ SIHR – Player List sihrhockey.org
  2. ^ "Foley Martin, Tiger hockey idol, is dead". Calgary Herald. December 10, 1923. p. 18.