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]

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
Martin displaying the hook check while with the Calgary Tigers.

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

Playing style

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

References

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