Lou Montgomery taught and coached track, cross country, and hockey at Bennett from 1929 into the late 30’s.
Before he arrived at Bennett, he was a radio operator on submarine L-6 during WWI. After the war Lou entered Indianapolis College. After graduation he taught physical education in Michigan for a few years before coming to Buffalo. He spent a few years teaching in Buffalo elementary schools before taking the coaching reins at Bennett. Although his hockey and cross country teams were successful, his track teams were legendary.
Montgomery left Bennett in the late 1 930’s with an undefeated string of Scalp & Blade championships. He transferred over to the new Kensington High School and started another undefeated string of championships there.
Upon leaving the city of Buffalo, Montgomery became a very successful college track coach at Cornell University. His stops included a stint as a coach with the U.S. Olympic track team. He later returned to Buffalo where he became director of the Buffalo Athletic Club.
Lou retired to California, having left a legacy in Western New York track and field.