Age, Biography and Wiki
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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He is a member of famous footballer with the age 72 years old group.
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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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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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| Parents |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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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 |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
footballer |
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Timeline
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.
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.
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.
He was a leading player throughout 1937 before he was sidelined with injury for the 1938 season.
Martin trained with South Melbourne before the 1939 season but he did not make the final list and he returned to Frankston.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In 1947, Martin coached Minyip Football Club
