Hall of Fame

Bob Montebello

  • Class
    1987
  • Induction
    2001
  • Sport(s)

Bemidji State University 
Head Baseball Coach, Cross Country and Gymnastics Coach
1959-1987

Montebello guided the Bemidji State University baseball team to the most wins in school history (290) during his 29 years as head coach from 1959 to 1987. His teams produced numerous all-conference and all-district performers. In 1982, he was named NAIA District and Regional Coach of the Year after winning the NIC championship. In 1987 Montebello was awarded with Professor Emeritus status at BSU, and in 1988 as a 29-year member of the Bemidji State staff, he was inducted into the BSU Athletic Hall of Fame. He also coached the Bemidji State cross country and gymnastics teams.