Paul Martin
American artist
Died when: 48 years 287 days (585 months)Star Sign: Gemini
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Paul Martin (June 6, 1883 – March 19, 1932) was an American commercial artist and illustrator.His artwork appeared on over two dozen covers of Collier's and Parents during the 1920s.
Martin designed the then world's largest-ever electrical display in 1917.It towered above Times Square until 1924.He reshaped the then-famed mascot of Fisk Tires in 1930.
Martin designed the official poster for the Girl Scouts in 1931.It was displayed at their troop meetings from 1931–37.He played in sanctioned tennis tournaments around the New York metropolitan area from 1909–31.
This included the U.S.National Championships (now US Open) of 1920–21, 24 (all after age 35).The Paul Martin Singles Tournament was held for eighty-four years, between 1932 and 2019.
He played doubles with Franklin P.Adams, teamed with Vincent Richards, and collaborated on a book with Howard R.Garis.
His wartime painting (pictured below right) was presented to the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1965.It's part of their permanent collection and periodically displayed.
