Marvin Chin, goalkeeper of the St Andrew Technical High School (STATHS) football team that won the 1987 Manning Cup, died on May 19 at age 57. His daughter, Marvilesa, confirmed his death in an interview with Observer Online.

She said her father died from complications of asthma while being taken to the University Hospital of the West Indies in St Andrew, where he was pronounced dead.

Chin, who was from Elletson Flats, also played for Constant Spring in the National Premier League. But it was as the “keeper” for STATHS’ team that won the Manning Cup for the first and only time, for which he is best known.

STATHS defeated the favoured Excelsior High School 6-1 in the final at the National Stadium. Coached by Lebert Halliman, they were spurred by a hat-trick from striker Morris Cyrus, who also scored in a 1-0 second leg win over Ruseas High School to give his team the Olivier Shield.

Carl Sewell, who played as a defender on the STATHS team, was one of Chin’s closest friends. They were also teammates at Constant Spring in the National Premier League and Masters League.

“At school, Marvin was extremely quiet; he wasn’t a vocal goalkeeper. But at Constant Spring, that was where his true character came out,” said Sewell.

An electrical technician by profession, Chin worked in that capacity and as a sales representative for the Coffee Express Company in Kingston. He was also chief selector for the Marvin Chin Movement sound system.

Marvin Chin is survived by his wife Denise, daughters Marvilesa and Shamar, two brothers and two sisters.

— Howard Campbell