When Sunderland hero Jimmy Montgomery shared his celebration cake with children in hospital
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He was the legend who wrote himself into Wearside folklore in the 1973 FA Cup Final.
But Jimmy Montgomery was just as much of a hero to the children of Sunderland, especially in 1974.
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It was the year of Monty’s testimonial when Sunderland would take on Newcastle at Roker Park.
But there was another honour for Monty and it came in the form of a cake.
Alun Lee Davies, head patissier at the Seaburn Hotel, was the expert who was tasked with making it in time for Jimmy’s testimonial.
‘Well Done Monty’
He came up with a design of a football pitch complete with posts and players, and the message ‘Well Done Monty’ on the side.
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Hide AdJimmy was honoured but he decided to give the cake to children at Sunderland Children Hospital.
Both he and Alun Lee Davies went along to present it and it was shared between 40 youngsters for tea in 1974.
Double save that defied belief
He went on to Vancouver Royals, Southampton, Birmingham and Nottingham Forest.
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Hide AdHis most famous moment was that double save at Wembley for Sunderland against Leeds United in the 1973 FA Cup Final.
He went on to be a football coach and one of Sunderland’s greatest ever ambassadors.
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