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| − | '''Cliff Montgomery''' [[Columbia College|CC]]'[[1934|34]] was a star quarterback. The highlight of his college career was leading the | + | '''Cliff Montgomery''' [[Columbia College|CC]]'[[1934|34]] was a star quarterback. The highlight of his college career was leading the [[football]] team to victory at the [[1934 Rose Bowl]]; he was captain of the team and threw the winning touchdown pass. |
After graduation Montgomery became a decorated war hero, serving in the Pacific Theater with the Navy during World War II. He was awarded the Silver Star for his actions during the Battle of Okinawa: he saved 400 men when he navigated his vessel away from a burning destroyer and into safe waters. | After graduation Montgomery became a decorated war hero, serving in the Pacific Theater with the Navy during World War II. He was awarded the Silver Star for his actions during the Battle of Okinawa: he saved 400 men when he navigated his vessel away from a burning destroyer and into safe waters. | ||
Revision as of 18:15, 6 October 2009
Cliff Montgomery CC'34 was a star quarterback. The highlight of his college career was leading the football team to victory at the 1934 Rose Bowl; he was captain of the team and threw the winning touchdown pass.
After graduation Montgomery became a decorated war hero, serving in the Pacific Theater with the Navy during World War II. He was awarded the Silver Star for his actions during the Battle of Okinawa: he saved 400 men when he navigated his vessel away from a burning destroyer and into safe waters.
Upon returning the United States Montgomery served as a college football official for a further 25 years. He was inducted into the College Hall of Fame in 1963.
Montgomery majored in history during his time in the College. As a businessman he was a success, eventually becoming executive of McGraw Hill. He also met seven presidents in his lifetime, which I suppose is quite an impressive accomplishment in of itself.
External links
- Columbia University obituary for Cliff Montgomery
- Cliff Montgomery Profile at Rosebowl Legends
