Education
Bishop Timon – Saint Jude High School.
Bishop Timon – Saint Jude High School.
Martin received his nickname "Whitey," because of bleach-blond hair color. In college, Martin was mainly known as an exceptional ballhandler and defensive player. In a 1961 Sports Illustrated article, Martin was described as a "6-foot-2 sandy-haired senior with hands as quick as a nervous pickpocket." Martin was drafted with the first pick in the second round of the 1961 National Basketball Association Draft.
He played sixty-six games in the 1961-1962 National Basketball Association season for the Knicks and averaged 3.4 points per game, 2.4 rebounds per game and 1.7 assists per game.