Martin Van Buren "Marty" Walker (March 27, 1899 – April 24, 1978) was an American professional

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. Walker played one game for the 1928 Philadelphia Phillies, getting the start on the last day of the season. In his only career game, he did not record an out, giving up two hits and three walks before being pulled. He ended up giving up four runs, two of them earned (giving him a career ERA of infinity) and was tagged with the loss as the Phillies lost to the Brooklyn Robins 5-1. He batted and threw left-handed. Walker was born and died in

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