Bill Miller
American professional wrestler
About Bill Miller
Lived 1927 – 1997 (aged 69). Bill Miller was an American professional wrestler, actor and athletics competitor.
Professional wrestling career
Born on June 5, 1927, Miller was raised on the Twin Pines Farm in Fremont. He was a nine-letterman at Ohio State University in wrestling, football and track; he was also a member of the OSU team that won the 1950 Rose Bowl. He was an all-american heavyweight wrestler, a two-time Big Ten heavyweight champion, and Conference MVP in his senior year. From August 1965 to February 1966, Bill and Danny held the WWWF United States Tag Team Championship, winning it from Gorilla Monsoon & Cowboy Bill Watts, but losing them to Johnny Valentine & Tony Parisi at Madison Square Garden. He was also a part of a brutal feud against Ray Stevens for the San Francisco version of the United States title, leading to a death match between the two on June 21, 1969, at the Cow Palace, where guest referee Rocky Marciano knocked out Miller, disappointed in his rule breaking tactics.
AWA World Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
World Heavyweight Championship (Omaha version) (2 times)
Central States Wrestling
NWA North American Tag Team Championship ( Central States Version) ( 1 time ) - with Bob Geigel
George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame
Class of 2005
International Pro Wrestling
IWA World Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
St. Louis Wrestling Hall of Fame
Class of 2016
Stampede Wrestling
Stampede Wrestling Hall of Fame (Class of 1995)
World Championship Wrestling (Australia)
IWA World Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Killer Kowalski
World Wrestling Association (Indianapolis)
WWA World Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Dick the Bruiser
World Wide Wrestling Federation
WWWF United States Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Dan Miller
Wrestling Observer Newsletter
Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame (Class of 2009)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Miller?
American professional wrestler (1927-1997)
When was Bill Miller born?
Bill Miller was born on 5 June 1927 in Fremont.
When did Bill Miller die?
Bill Miller died on 24 March 1997 in Columbus.
What was Bill Miller's occupation?
Bill Miller was a professional wrestler, actor and athletics competitor.
What nationality was Bill Miller?
Bill Miller was American.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Miller. https://biography.guide/bill-miller-professional-wrestler/
MLA: "Bill Miller." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-miller-professional-wrestler/.
Chicago: "Bill Miller." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-miller-professional-wrestler/.
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