Slater Martin

Slater Nelson Martin (born October 22, 1925 in El Mina, Texas ) is a former pro basketball player. He was one of the NBAs best guards in the 50s while playing for the George Mikan-lead Minneapolis Lakers that won four NBA championships between 1950 and 1954. In 1956 he joined Bob Pettits St. Louis Hawks and won another NBA title in 1958.