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Chris CountsHe played football instead of baseball, but his war exploits are worth remembering. Jim Martin swam ashore the night before V-Day so he could collect intelligence for the impending invasion. His 1952 Bowman card mentions the feat. He appears on cards in the 1950 Bowman, 1952 Bowman and 1961 Topps sets. He played primarily with the Lions, appearing in several championship games and winning a couple titles ...