Foley Martin
Canadian ice hockey player
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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]
Died
December 9, 1923 (aged 22)
Seattle, Washington, United States
Height
5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight
150 lb (68 kg; 10 st 10 lb)
| Foley Martin | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Martin with the Calgary Columbus Club | |||
| Born |
January 4, 1901 | ||
| Died |
December 9, 1923 (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 | ||
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 defensive hook check technique.