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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. | ||
| − | 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. As a businessman he was a success, eventually becoming executive of McGraw Hill. | + | 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. |
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| + | 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. | ||
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[[Category:Columbia College alumni|Montgomery]] | [[Category:Columbia College alumni|Montgomery]] | ||
[[Category:Professional sports|Montgomery]] | [[Category:Professional sports|Montgomery]] | ||
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Revision as of 13:02, 6 October 2009
Cliff Montgomery CC'34 was a star quarterback. The highlight of his college career was leading the Columbia Lions 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
