Con Martin, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Con Martin

Irish footballer and manager

Date of Birth: 20-Mar-1923

Place of Birth: Rush, Leinster, Ireland

Date of Death: 24-Feb-2013

Profession: association football manager, association football player, Gaelic football player

Nationality: Ireland

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Cornelius Joseph Martin (20 March 1923 – 24 February 2013) was an Irish footballer.
Martin initially played Gaelic football with Dublin before switching codes and embarking on a successful soccer career, playing for, among others, Drumcondra, Glentoran, Leeds United and Aston Villa. Martin was also a dual international and played and captained both Ireland teams – the FAI XI and the IFA XI.
In 1949 he was a member of the FAI XI that defeated England 2–0 at Goodison Park, becoming the first non-UK team to beat England at home. Martin, nicknamed Mr.
Versatility, played in nearly every position during his soccer career.
Although he played mainly as a centre-half, the ball-handling skills he developed playing Gaelic football also made him a very useful goalkeeper.
He actually made his international debut with the FAI XI as a goalkeeper and despite turning down the chance to sign for Manchester United as a goalkeeper, he later played nearly a whole season in goal for Aston Villa.