Hubert-Martin-Obituary

Hubert "Pit" Martin

Obituary

MONTREAL (AP) - Hubert "Pit" Martin, a four-time NHL All-Star in the 1960s and '70s, has died. He was 64.

Martin was presumed dead after his snowmobile plunged into an icy lake Sunday, Quebec provincial police said. Divers were trying to recovery his body.

Martin played 1,101 NHL games with the Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins, Blackhawks and Vancouver Canucks, amassing 809 points from 1963 to 1979.

Martin was part of one of the biggest blockbuster trades in hockey history in 1967 when he and two other players were shipped to Chicago in the deal that made Phil Esposito, Ken Hodge and Fred Stanfield part of a Bruins dynasty.

He won the Masterton Trophy for sportsmanship and perseverance in 1969-70, his first of three 30-goal campaigns. He had a career-high 90 points in 1972-73 with the Blackhawks.


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As a former Chicagoan, I remember his exploits. He was an unbelievable talent. I knew his sister, Arlette, who once lived in Saint-Donat, Quebec, Sinverely, J Herman at [email protected]

Dearest Denise, and Martin children
Just letting you know I am thinking of all of you once again and remembering how special Pitt was. I miss the old days of talking. I think of you often Denise and hope you are well. Bye for now everyone 4 years seems like a lifetime. God Bless all of you. Pamela

My condolences to the Martin family on the death of Pit Martin. My father used to be a goal counter for the Rouyn Noranda Copper Kings back in the early 60,s. He also was a fan of Pits. His name was Bill Hurn.

My deepest condolences to All of the Martin family on the loss of "TI PIT."
Although it was sad to hear of his untimely death.It comforting to know that he returned to his beloved North Country.
I lived on 15th St.just down the lane from your home on 14th St.I was also a friend of Arlette.
Our family followed his hockey career with great interest, he was a great hockey player,as were many from Noranda.
God Bless and may his soul rest in peace his soul Rest in...

Dear Martin Family,

My condolences to All of You. Over the last 11 months I have read of so many great memories of Mr. Martin with family, friends, and acquaintances. Although, never meeting Mr. Martin, I have spent much of my youth admiring him, along with the Chicago Blackhawks team. They have all been very impressionable to me and my family. On my 40th birthday I received a blank, white Blackhawk jersey as my primary gift. My family knew of my deep love of hockey and the...

Dear Pit~
You will forever be my favorite hockey player of all time. Thank you for so many wonderful memories of those years with the Black Hawks. Snap-crackle-pop! May you rest in peace.
Betsy

My deepest condolences to the Martin family. I started liking hockey in 1962 when my hometown Hamilton Red Wings led by Pit won the Memorial Cup. Pit was my favorite player throughout his entire career in the juniors and the pros. One of my dreams was to someday meet Pit and express how much joy he gave me for so many years which unfortunately now will never happen. I was devastated when I heard about his accident. The memories that a child has stays with them vividly for their entire life...

When i had bought my first packet hockey player card in 1965 at Montréal Québec , I was six year old and that was only card whit a french canadian (québequois) player from Québec province, I never forgot this enjoy moment .God Bless Hubert Martin.

To the Martin Family,

My deepest sympathy, our family had season tickets to the Hawk's in the 60's and 70's and I so much loved watching Pit lead a charge down ice.
I'm sure he really would have loved being at the Winter Classic on New Years Day at Wrigley Field or watching on tv.