Ronald Barry "Whitey" Martin (born April 11, 1939) is a former NBA basketball player for the New York Knicks.

Martin received his nickname "Whitey," because of bleach-blond hair color.

In college, Martin was mainly known as an exceptional ballhandler and defensive player.

[1] 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.

"[2] Martin was drafted with the first pick in the second round of the 1961 NBA draft.