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Herbie Martin

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Herbie Martin
Personal information
Full name
Herbert Martin
Born(1927-05-04)4 May 1927
Lisburn, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Died18 February 2014(2014-02-18) (aged 86)
Brisbane, Australia
BattingRight-handed
RelationsThomas Martin (brother)
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1949–1968Ireland
Career statistics
Competition FC
Matches 19
Runs scored 671
Batting average 19.17
100s/50s –/5
Top score 88
Balls bowled
Wickets
Bowling average
5 wickets in innings
10 wickets in match
Best bowling
Catches/stumpings 17/–
Source: Cricinfo, 6 December 2009

Herbert "Herbie" Martin (4 May 1927 – 18 February 2014) was a Northern Ireland-born cricketer and rugby union player. He was a right-handed batsman.[1]

Martin represented Ireland in 19 first-class matches, scoring 671 runs at an average of 19.17 with a high score of 88. Martin made 5 half centuries for Ireland. Domestically, he played for Lisburn Cricket Club, joining in 1938. Outside of cricket Martin also played Rugby for Instonians and Ulster as well as playing hockey for Ulster Schools'.[2]

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References

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  1. ^ "Herbert Martin profile". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
  2. ^ "Herbie Martin - a superb all round sportsman", The Ulster Cricketer, 15 February 2014
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