John Martin (rugby league)
John Martin is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. He signed for his hometown club, Halifax, in 1967 as a nineteen-year-old from Siddal ARLFC, and played a total of 262 games until his transfer to Keighley in 1980.
Career highlights include winning the Halifax RLFC Player of the Year award in seasons 1974–75 [Northern Rugby Football League season|1974–75] and 1977–78 Northern [Rugby Football League season|1977–78], being awarded of the James Harrison Trophy in 1977.Background
Martin was born in Halifax, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.Player's No.6 Trophy Final appearances
Martin played in Halifax's 22-11 victory over Wakefield Trinity in the 1971–72 [League Cup (rugby league)|1971–72 Player's No.6 Trophy] Final during the 1971–72 Northern [Rugby Football League season|1971–72 season] at Odsal Stadium, Bradford on Saturday 22 January 1972.Testimonial match
Martin's Testimonial match at Halifax took place in 1978.Honoured at Halifax RLFC
Martin is a Halifax RLFC Hall Of Fame Inductee, he was admitted to the Halifax R.L.F.C. Hall of Fame, alongside Karl Harrison in October 2010.