East Texas A&M Athletic Hall of Fame
Tennis • 1961-65
Mickey Martin was a four-year letterwinner in men’s tennis from 1961 through 1965. During his time at East Texas State, he set a number of tennis records, including winning 34 matches in a row and finishing with an overall career record of 51-1. Martin was a key component of the Lions’ tennis teams which won back-to-back Lone Star Conference championships in 1964 and 1965, coached by Lion Hall of Famer Ernest Hawkins.
As a senior, Martin captured both the Lone Star Conference singles and doubles championship. Martin would have qualified for All-America status in both 1963 and 1964 among NAIA schools before it was officially designated by the NAIA. He earned his bachelor’s degree in physical education from East Texas State in 1964.
