After retiring from the professional game, the star striker entered the hospitality sector, becoming landlord of the Brookmans Park Hotel in Bradmore Green, now known as Brookmans pub, between 1981 and 1999.
There has been an outpouring of tributes from the community since Martin's death was announced yesterday (January 7), with one individual who used to frequent the hotel bar describing him as a "true gent".
Their Facebook post said: "What a very nice man he was, [he] stood behind me once telling someone what a nice bar it was if it wasn't for all the Arsenal supporters in it."
Another said Martin was their first ever football hero, and they too met him at the hotel.
"Absolute gent and very humble," they added.
After starting his career at Southampton, helping them win promotion to the top flight in 1966 under Ted Bates, a move to White Hart Lane followed in January 1968 for what was then a club and British record fee of £125,000.
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Martin’s 174 goals for Spurs see him still sitting in the top five on the club’s all-time list.
Current Spurs boss Thomas Frank said on Sky Sports: “He was one of our true legends, winning three big titles, one of our top scorers.
“All our thoughts go to the family and loved ones.”
As well as playing for the North London giants, the centre forward scored 13 goals in 24 appearances for England.
His last game came in a 1-1 draw against Poland at Wembley, when a memorable performance from goalkeeper Jan Tomaszewski helped deny Sir Alf Ramsey’s side a place at the 1974 World Cup.
A post on England’s official X account read: “We are incredibly saddened to hear of the passing of Martin Chivers.
“Our condolences go out to his friends and family at this sad time.”