James Donald Martin (February 7, 1920 – September 30, 1997) was an American professional basketball player.

[1] He played for the Basketball Association of America's St. Louis Bombers and Baltimore Bullets between 1946 and 1949, averaging 3.0 points per game for his career.

[1] Following his college career, Martin obtained a master's degree from Iowa State University.

He then became a teacher and basketball coach, first at Effingham High School, then at Central Junior High School in Belleville, Illinois, retiring in 1983.

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