http://wknofm.org en http://wknofm.org/post/martin-brothers <p>The four Martin Brothers, W.S., J.B., A.T., and B.B., were remarkable men. Born in Mississippi in the 1880s, they moved to Memphis to attend LeMoyne.</p><p>The became important figures in medicine, politics, and sports. Two were doctors; two were pharmacists.</p><p>One, Dr. J.B. Martin, opened his own drug store in 1920. All were active in Republican politics.</p><p>The Martins owned the Memphis Red Sox, as well as the stadium in which the team played. They were the only African Americans in baseball to own both.</p> Wed, 13 Feb 2013 01:07:32 +0000 Steve Pike 26729 at http://wknofm.org The Martin Brothers