About Al Montgomery
Lived 1920 – 1942 (aged 21). Al Montgomery was an American baseball player.
Alvin Atlas Montgomery (July 3, 1920 – April 26, 1942) was an American catcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Boston Braves in 1941.
He appeared in the movie The Pride of the Yankees as an uncredited extra, playing various catchers.
Montgomery and his Hartford Chiefs teammate Ralph Younkers were involved in a fatal three-car accident on U.S. Route 460 in Waverly, Virginia on April 26, 1942. Younkers was killed instantly while Montgomery died at a hospital in Petersburg, Virginia. His wife was also injured in the accident.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Al Montgomery?
Major League Baseball catcher (1920-1942)
When was Al Montgomery born?
Al Montgomery was born on 3 July 1920 in Loving.
When did Al Montgomery die?
Al Montgomery died on 26 April 1942 in Waverly.
What was Al Montgomery's occupation?
Al Montgomery was a baseball player.
What nationality was Al Montgomery?
Al Montgomery was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Al Montgomery. https://biography.guide/al-montgomery/
MLA: "Al Montgomery." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/al-montgomery/.
Chicago: "Al Montgomery." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/al-montgomery/.
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