Don Martin (footballer)
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Donald Martin | ||
Date of birth | 15 February 1944 | ||
Place of birth | Corby, England | ||
Date of death | 15 November 2009 | (aged 65)||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1962–1968 | Northampton Town | 136 | (52) |
1968–1976 | Blackburn Rovers | 214 | (57) |
1976–1978 | Northampton Town | 92 | (17) |
1978 | Hitchin Town | ||
Total | 442 | (126) | |
Managerial career | |||
Corby Town | |||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Don Martin (15 February 1944 – 15 November 2009) was an English professional footballer who played for Northampton Town and Blackburn Rovers.
Career
Martin came through the ranks at
midfield and defence as well as attack. He left the club in 1978 to play for Hitchin Town and later managed Corby Town
as well as setting up a painting and decorating business.