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Ray Montgomery

1909 – 1966

American football player, lineman, guard, actor

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About Ray Montgomery

Lived 1909 – 1966 (aged 57). Ray Montgomery was an American american football player.

Adelbert Raymond Montgomery (February 1, 1909 – May 26, 1966) was an American football guard at the University of Pittsburgh. He was a consensus All-American in 1929.

Playing career Montgomery was a native of West Virginia. He played for the Pittsburgh Panthers football team under coach Jock Sutherland during the 1927, 1928 and 1929 seasons. In his senior year he helped the team go 9-0 that earned a trip to the Rose Bowl.

Outside of football Montgomery appeared in the 1930 film "Maybe It's Love." The film, directed by William A. Wellman, was a genre football comedy starring Joan Bennett, Joe E. Brown, and members of the 1928 and 1929 All-American football teams including Otto Pommerening, Howard Harpster, Bill Banker, Tim Moynihan, Elmer Sleight, Paul Scull, Wear Schoonover, Russell Saunders and USC coach Howard Jones.

In later life, Montgomery was in the automobile business in North Hollywood, California.

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University of Pittsburgh
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Adelbert Raymond Montgomery

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ray Montgomery?

American football player, lineman, guard, actor (1909-1966)

When was Ray Montgomery born?

Ray Montgomery was born on 1 February 1909 in Wheeling.

When did Ray Montgomery die?

Ray Montgomery died on 26 May 1966 in North Hollywood.

What was Ray Montgomery's occupation?

Ray Montgomery was an american football player.

What nationality was Ray Montgomery?

Ray Montgomery was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ray Montgomery

· Wikidata: Q17626871

· DBpedia: Ray Montgomery (American football)

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