And to celebrate his career, we’re taking a look at some brilliant, retro photos of the Hendon-born former goalkeeper during his Black Cats career.
‘Monty’ made a record 627 appearances for his hometown club, including 537 in the league, after joining the club as a youngster in 1960. He also pulled off a stunning double save in the famous 1973 FA Cup Final victory against Leeds United at Wembley.
A truly iconic moment.
13. 1975
Walker Terry Docherty of Marley Potts spent 3 days walking to York to raise money for the Tyneside Society for Autistic Children. Here he is pictured with some of the Sunderland squad, including Monty, who sponsored him. | JPIMedia Photo: Sunderland Echo
14. 1968
Jimmy Montgomery receiving treatment from physio Johnny Watters in April 1968. | JPIMedia Photo: Sunderland Echo
15. 1968
Billy Hughes, Jimmy Montgomery, Brian Heslop, George Kinnell, Colin Todd, Ian Porterfield, Neil Martin | JPIMedia Photo: Sunderland Echo
16. 1972
Back row, left to right: Jimmy Montgomery, Martin Harvey, Joe Bolton, Dave Watson, Dick Malone, Ritchie Pitt, Ian Porterfield, Derek Forster Front row, left to right: Mick Horswill, Keith Coleman, Bobby Kerr, Brian Chambers, Billy Hughes, Dennis Tueart, Jimmy Hamilton, Mick McGiven, Bobby Park | JPIMedia Photo: Sunderland Echo