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Willie Miller (American football)

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Willie T. Miller
Date of birth (1947-04-26) April 26, 1947 (age 77)
Place of birthBirmingham, Alabama
Career information
Position(s)Wide receiver
US collegeColorado State
NFL draft1975 / Round: 12 / Pick: 302
(By the Houston Oilers)
Career history
As player
1975–1977Cleveland Browns
1978–1982Los Angeles Rams
Career stats

Willie T. Miller (born April 26, 1947 in Birmingham, Alabama) is a former professional American football wide receiver who played seven seasons in the National Football League for the Cleveland Browns and the Los Angeles Rams.[1]

Afer high school Miller served in the military during the Vietnam War. He enrolled at Colorado State University in 1971 and went on to set every school receiving record by the time he graduated in 1974.[2] He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the 12th round of the 1975 NFL Draft. His low draft spot was presumably due to his advanced age of 28.

He was the head football coach of E.B. Erwin High School[3] from 2005–2013. In 2005, he led Erwin to a 5-5 football record; their first winning football season in over six years. Was also the head coach for Minor High. Schools inaugural freshman football team in 2001. Head football coach at Birmingham's G.W. Carver 2002-2005.

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