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1959.

Martin, playing for the Cleveland Indians and batting leadoff, was hit in the face by a pitch from Tex Clevenger in the first inning of the game between the Indians and Washington Senators at Griffith Stadium on August 5, 1959. He suffered a fractured jaw and cheekbone and didn't play another game in 1959.

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