The Champ saluted around the city

They didn’t call Paddy Martin The Champ for nothing.

The Champ saluted around the city
Thu, 26 Jan, 2012 - 00:00
Dan Buckley

As far as his five children and 14 grandchildren are concerned, he earned that title over the years — in love, friendship and support.

His sporting pals have a different reason to salute the man who was an accomplished footballer and no mean pugilist.

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