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Des Martin (Norman Desmond Martin) was born on 2 August, 1913 in Sale, Victoria, is an Australian rules footballer, born 1913. Discover Des Martin's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 72 years old?

Popular As Norman Desmond Martin
Occupation N/A
Age 72 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 2 August 1913
Birthday 2 August
Birthplace Sale, Victoria
Date of death 7 December, 1985
Died Place Prahran, Victoria
Nationality Australia

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Des Martin Height, Weight & Measurements

At 72 years old, Des Martin height is 171 cm and Weight 73 kg.

Physical Status
Height 171 cm
Weight 73 kg
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Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Des Martin Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Des Martin worth at the age of 72 years old? Des Martin’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from Australia. We have estimated Des Martin's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1913

Norman Desmond Martin (2 August 1913 – 7 December 1985) was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne and Richmond in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

The youngest of 11 children born to Thomas Martin (1864–1937) and Ellen Martin (1867–1940), née Smith, Norman Desmond Martin was born in Sale, Victoria on 2 August 1913.

1933

Having commenced playing in the local Sale competition in 1933, Des Martin soon won a place in the Sale team competing in the Gippsland Football Association.

1936

In 1936, Martin moved to Frankston where he made an immediate impression and ended the season scoring four goals in a one-point loss to the Naval Depot team in the (Preliminary) Final of the Peninsula League.

1937

He was a leading player throughout 1937 before he was sidelined with injury for the 1938 season.

1939

Martin trained with South Melbourne before the 1939 season but he did not make the final list and he returned to Frankston.

1940

In October 1940 Martin enlisted to service in the Royal Australian Air Force in World War II but was subsequently discharged due to a physical defect with his leg.

1941

Des Martin married Ivy Jean Purdy on 27 December 1941.

Martin returned to South Melbourne in 1941 and after playing well in the reserves he made his debut in the middle of the 1941 VFL season.

A rover and half forward, he played nine games that year.

1942

Martin enlisted for a second time in early 1942, this time in the Australian Army, and had an operation to correct an issue in his leg.

He was made captain of the South Melbourne seconds team but made one more appearance in the senior team in round 11 of the 1942 VFL season.

Des Martin crossed over to Richmond in the middle of the 1942 season and he played five games for them, his final appearance being as a reserve for Richmond in the 1942 VFL Grand Final, which they lost to Essendon.

Martin joined the Berrigan Football Club as captain-coach when he returned from war service.

1946

He won the Murray Football League's best and fairest award, the O'Dwyer Medal in 1946 and was runner up in 1948, when playing for Berrigan.

1947

In 1947, Martin coached Minyip Football Club