Jimmy Montgomery

Jimmy Montgomery (born 9th October 1943 in Sunderland) was a footballer who will be forever remembered as the goalkeeper who pulled off an incredible double save in the 1973 FA Cup final, the famous 1-0 victory for Sunderland A.F.C. over Leeds United.

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9th October - 1943 - Sunderland - Footballer - Goalkeeper - 1973 - FA Cup - Sunderland A.F.C. - Leeds United

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He made a record 623 appearances for Sunderland (537 league, 41 F.A. Cup, 33 League Cup, 4 European Cup Winners Cup, 8 others).

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League Cup - European Cup Winners Cup

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He later played for Birmingham City. He also joined Nottingham Forest and although he never played for them, he still managed to pick up a European Cup winner's medal, sitting on the bench while Peter Shilton did the hard work on the pitch during the 1980 final.

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Birmingham City - Nottingham Forest - European Cup - Peter Shilton - 1980

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He was often acknowledged as the best goalkeeper never to play for England.

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He is now a goalkeeping coach.

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