Cliff Montgomery

1910–2005 (age 95)

football player

Biography

Cliff Montgomery led Columbia University’s football team with strategic brilliance, culminating in the Lions’ historic Rose Bowl victory that still stands as a testament to his leadership.

He inspired teammates and future players with his integrity on and off the field, leaving behind a story of perseverance and sportsmanship at the Cemetery of the Holy Rood.

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