Fernando Martin Spain España 10 Basketball Play Jersey Red Retro Vintage

Fernando Martín, born March 25, 1962, in Madrid, was a trailblazing Spanish basketball star and one of Europe’s greatest talents of the 1980s. A versatile 6’9” power forward/center, he rose to prominence with a small Madrid team before moving to a major team in 1981, where he became the cornerstone of the club. With Madrid, Martín won four Spanish League titles, three Spanish trophies, and the 1984 European Cup Winners’ Cup, establishing himself as the face of Spanish basketball.In 1986, Martín made history by becoming the first Spanish player, and one of the first Europeans, to play in the US when he signed with the Portland team. His American stint paved the way for future European Stars. A regular with Spain’s national team, he helped win silver at European Championship 1983 and the 198.