We are celebrating one of Wearside’s finest with a look at 11 great moments of Monty from the Sunderland Echo archives.
Jimmy’s earliest days at Roker Park, THAT save at Wembley in 1973 and his role as an ambassador for SAFC all get our attention.
Have a look as we pay tribute to a true legend.
6. Adored by the fans
Jimmy had plenty of young fans to meet in 1974. He presented prizes in a children's competition sponsored by TSB. | se
7. A winning line-up
Jimmy Montgomery and the Sunderland squad in 1975 when the side were the Second Division champions. | se
8. A big day in 1992
These young budding football stars (left to right) Alan Whittle, Gary Richardson, Kevin Fawcett, Scott Castlehow and Adam McBeth won the chance to train with former Roker favourites Jimmy Montgomery and George Herd in 1992. | se
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