Blakey Martin


Blakey Martin MM and Bar was an English professional footballer who played as a centre half in the Football League for Southend United, Glossop and Derby County. He played for the Southern League and Western League representative teams.

Personal life

As of 1911, Martin was working as a dyer's labourer. Martin served as a private in the 63rd Division during the First World War and saw action at Gallipoli and on the Western Front. He was awarded the Military Medal and Bar. After the war, Martin was the licensee of the Railway Hotel in Hebden Bridge and as of 1939 he was a licensed victualler.

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