Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Leo Martin

Leo Joseph "Leather" Martin


Born:
June 21, 1899
Newport, RI

Died:
January 7, 1978



Career
1920-21 Newport Five (Independent)
1921-22 Newport Five (Independent)
1922-23 Newport Five (Independent)
1923-24 Fitchburg Pros (Independent)
1923-24 Boston Whirlwinds (Independent)
1924-25 Boston Whirlwinds (Independent)
1925-26 Boston Whirlwinds (ABL)
1926-27 Boston Whirlwinds (Independent)
1927-28 Boston Whirlwinds (Independent)

Born in Newport to James and Katherine Martin. James was a state legislator in Rhode Island. Martin was an all-around athlete who played baseball and basketball.

Leo was married to Lucille Finn (1903-1985).

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Stats:
http://probasketballencyclopedia.com/player/Leo-Martin/

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