Slater Martin Autographs
Slater Martin was an American professional basketball player born on October 22, 1925, in Elmina, Texas. He played in the NBA for 11 seasons, from 1949 to 1959, and was one of the most successful point guards of his era. Martin played primarily for the Minneapolis Lakers (1949-1956) and the St. Louis Hawks (1956-1959), earning four NBA titles during his career.
Martin was known for his defensive skills and ball-handling abilities, as well as his excellent vision and court sense. He was a tenacious competitor and was often called upon to guard the opposing team's best players. Martin was also a talented passer and could score when needed, averaging 9.8 points and 4.2 assists per game during his career. Despite his size (5'10"), Martin was tough and fearless, and his teammates often praised his leadership and intensity.
After retiring from professional basketball, Slater Martin became a coach and led several high school and college teams over the next few years. In 1982, he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, cementing his legacy as one of the greatest point guards to ever play the game. Martin passed away on October 18, 2012, at the age of 86, leaving behind a lasting impact on the sport of basketball.
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Current items with a signature of Slater Martin
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Traded items with a signature of Slater Martin
The most expensive item with a signature of Slater Martin (1957 Topps Basketball Autographed Slater Martin HOF Rookie Card AUTO 10 PSA DNA) was sold in April 2026 for $4,212.00 while the cheapest item (Slater Martin Signed Autograph 1993 Action Packed HOF) found a new owner for $0.50 in May 2009. The month with the most items sold (12) was August 2012 with an average selling price of $44.50 for an autographed item of Slater Martin. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in March 2026 with $4,212.00 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.99 was April 2009. In average, an autographed item from Slater Martin is worth $15.00.
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Latest News about Slater Martin
NBA hall of famer Slater Martin dies (10/22/2012): HOUSTON, Oct. 22 (UPI) -- Slater Martin, a basketball Hall of Famer who won five NBA championships in the 1950s and twice took the University of Texas to the Final Four, died. He was 86. PASSINGS: Slater Martin (10/19/2012): Slater Martin, Hall of Fame guard in NBA, dies at 86 Slater Martin, 86, the defensive-minded Hall of Fame guard who won four NBA titles with the Minneapolis Lakers and one with the St. Louis Hawks, died Thursday at a skilled nursing facility in Houston after a sudden illness, his family said. 
NBA Hall of Famer Slater Martin Died (10/19/2012): Slater Martin, who won 4 championships playing for the Minneapolis Lakers and another with the St. Louis Hawks, has died at the age of 86 . Per the AP : “Martin died Thursday at a skilled nursing facility in Houston after a sudden illness, daughter-in-law Becky Martin said. Hall Of Fame Guard Slater Martin Dead (10/19/2012): He Was 86 R.I.P: Slater Martin, a Texas legend, an old friend (10/18/2012): Slater Martin, the most accomplished basketball player Houston has ever produced, passed away today. He was 86.
