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Robert N. “Bobcat” Montgomery Sr.

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Robert N. “Bobcat” Montgomery Sr.

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Birth
Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina, USA
Death
25 Aug 1998 (aged 79)
Coatesville, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA
Burial
Annville, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, USA
Plot
Section 13, Grave 867
Military
CPL, US ARMY AIR CORPS
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Professional Hall of Fame Boxer. Nicknamed "Bobcat", he was an exceptionally quick-fisted lightweight boxer and won the National Boxing Association championship after beating Beau Jack in 1943. He defended his title once again defeating Beau Jack in a re-match that same year. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1995.
Professional Hall of Fame Boxer. Nicknamed "Bobcat", he was an exceptionally quick-fisted lightweight boxer and won the National Boxing Association championship after beating Beau Jack in 1943. He defended his title once again defeating Beau Jack in a re-match that same year. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1995.

Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith

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  • Added: Feb 25, 2000
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/1005801/robert_n-montgomery: accessed ), memorial page for Robert N. “Bobcat” Montgomery Sr. (10 Feb 1919–25 Aug 1998), Find a Grave Memorial ID 1005801, citing Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.