076: John Martin

Legends never die. Their stories live on through the people they inspired.

New Jersey Mat Chat is proud to present the first installment of Legends Never Die, honoring the life and legacy of Johnny Martin, the 1992 New Jersey State Champion from Absegami High School.

Johnny Martin's life was cut far too short, but more than three decades after he won his New Jersey state championship, the wrestlers who competed against him, trained beside him and grew up watching him still remember.

That's a legacy.

Legends Never Die.

🤼 Johnny Martin

🏫 Absegami High School — Class of 1992

🏆 1992 New Jersey State Champion

📈 123-8 High School Record

⭐ Oklahoma State Wrestling

00:00 Legends Never Die: The Story of Johnny Martin

01:05 1992 State Final: Johnny Martin vs. Jay Nase