25 years ago, I remember coming home in the afternoon and getting shocked with the terrible piece of news of FERNANDO MARTIN getting killed in a car crash.
So when this week it has been the 25th anniversary of his death, these terrible moments came to my mind and reminded me of such a sad moment.
He was the first Spaniard to play in the NBA. What can you tell me about him and what can you find about him? Make your comments and send me anything you find on the web (articles in English, mainly)
Fernando Martin died on December 3, 1989, in a traffic accident in Madrid. It was a great Spanish basketball player loved by all especially by children. His brother also played basketball was Antonio Martín. He played for Estudiantes, Real Madrid, Portland Trail Blazers and the Spanish national team, with whom he won various successes. It was the first European player no university training in joining a team in the NBA.
ResponderEliminarCristina Béjar López 3ºB
Fernando Martin Espinosa was born on 25th March, 1962 in Madrid. Fernando is considered one of the best Spanish basketball.
ResponderEliminarHe played for the Portland Trail Blazers and, earlier, in Spain for Estudiantes and Real Madrid. His arrival to Real Madrid was produced in the summer of 1981. In Real Madrid, and in the following five years, he lived the best years of his sports career, and managed to devote as the best pivot of Spain and one of the best of Europe. In Real Madrid he won four titles of the League ACB , three of the Cup of the King , and one World Basketball Championship . In 1985 he was a subchampion of the European Cup.
Fernando Martin died in Madrid on Sunday, the 3rd of December, 1989 because of a traffic accident.
Fernando Martín Espina (March 25, 1962 – December 3, 1989) is considered one of the best Spanish basketball players ever.
ResponderEliminarFernando Martin started ernando basketball when he was 15 years.
His physical outstanding and competitive attitude was what allowed , which would allow him to finally make the leap basketball.His arrival at Real Madrid was in the summer of 1981. In this club , in the next five years , lived the best years of his career , and came to be regarded as the best center in Spain and one of the best in Europe .He started the team that won the silver medal at Eurobasket Nantes'83 , and that won the silver medal history at the Olympic Games in Los Angeles 1984.
In 1987 he returned to Real Madrid.
Fernando Martin died in Madrid on Sunday 3 December 1989 at 15.00 hours because of a traffic accident . Went to attend a match of Real Madrid vs Zaragoza CB.His death sparked a genuine excitement in the Spanish and world basketball. His funeral was attended by representatives of all clubs and institutions , including several players like Epi and Audie Norris , his eternal rival FC Barcelona.
Fernando Martín Espina was born the 25th of March, 1962 in Madrid and he died the 3 rd of december, 1989 in Madrid too. He died at 15:00 from a traffic accident when he was going to watch the match between Real Madrid and Zaragoza CB. He couldn't play that match because he had backache. He played for Estudiantes, Real Madrid, Portland Trail Blazers and the Spanish selection. He was the first european player of training not university in joining a team in the NBA. He measured 2.05 meters tall and played of pívot. He was famous he was famous because he had great physical strength with technique and talent. He won many leagues, cups, Cup Winners Cup and Club World Cup. He had a great track record. Fernando Martín Espina is one of the best spanish athletes of the history.
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Joaquín Alejandro España Sánchez. 3ESOB
He was born in Madrid the 25th of March 1962. He was a Spanish basketball player brother of Antonio Martín basketball player too. He played in Estudiantes,Real Madrid and Portland Trail Blazers. He was too Spanish selection. He was the first Europe player no university training in joining a team in the NBA. He played of pivot and he average 2.05 meters. As a player, he was noted for his great physical strength and technique not without talent. He was considered one of the best Spanish basketball. He was died in Madrid the 3rd December of 1989 in a car accident when he was twenty seven years old.
ResponderEliminarALBERTO ANTEQUERA GONZALEZ 3ºB
Fernando Martín Espina was born on 25th March of 1962 and he was died on 3rd December of 1989. He was a basketball player as his brother Antonio Martín.
ResponderEliminarAt the school he started playing first as handball player and later as baskteball player and swimning, too. He played in Estudiantes, Real Madrid, Portland Trail Blazers and Spanish national team. He played as a pivot and he measured 2,05 metres. He was the first Europe player no university training in joining a team in the NBA.
He was one of the best Spanish basketball players ever. He died in a trafic accident with only 27 years.
Andrea Gutiérrez López 3ºESO B
Fernando Martin is an emblematic figure in Spanish sport and, above all, in basketball. He was the pioneer among Spanish players who made it to the NBA and that will last forever. A lot of importance must be attached to his audacious attempt to make the leap at a time when the gulf between the two basketballs was very wide.Martin dared and that deserves all possible recognition" - Pau Gasol to Spanish sports daily Marca.
ResponderEliminarMartin won four Spanish league titles with Real and helped Spain to silver medals at the 1983 European Championship and the 1984 Olympic Games.
José Julián Rodríguez Ortiz 3º ESO A
Fernanado Marín Espina was a basketball player who was the first Spanish basketball player that played in the NBA. He was born the 25th March in 1962 in Madrid and he dyed the 3rd December in 1989, in a car accident, at age 27. His brother Antonio Martín Espina was also a basketball player. He played in Estudiantes de Madrid, Real Madrid, Portland Trail Blazers and in Spanish selection, where he won a lot of prizes.
ResponderEliminarThe most famous prizes he has won were: his figure is recognized in the FIBA Hall of Fame, Spanish First and Second European to play in the NBA, the Real Madrid Basketball dorsal retired number 10 in his honor, belongs to the 50 Greatest Contributors FIBA Basketball.
In my opinion he must was a very good player if he won all this enormous prizes. Unfortunately, he died in a terrible accident.
By: WILLIAM :)))
Fernando Martín Espina was born on 25th March of 1962 and he was died on 3rd December of 1989. He was born in Madrid with his frather ( Ricardo Martín Ajo), his mother ( Carmen Espina Prada ) and his brothers ( Ricardo, Pedro and Antonio). He studied at the San José del Parque school.
ResponderEliminarFernando Marín Espina was a basketball player who was the first Spanish basketball player that played in the NBA. He played in Estudiantes (1980-1981), Real Madrid (1981-1986), Portland Trail Blazers (1986-1987) and Spanish basketball team. He won some prizes:
- Olimpic Games: silver ( Los Angeles 1984 ).
- European Championships: silver (French 1983 ).
Francisco García García 3º ESO B