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Hack Miller

1913 – 1966

American baseball player

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Lived 1913 – 1966 (aged 53). Hack Miller was an American baseball player.

James Eldridge "Hack" Miller (February 13, 1913 – November 21, 1966) was an American catcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Detroit Tigers in and . He also played 12 seasons in minor league baseball. Miller threw and batted right-handed and was listed at tall and .

Born in Celeste, Texas, Miller grew up in Abilene and attended North Texas State and Southeast Oklahoma State Teachers College before beginning his pro baseball career as an outfielder in 1935; he made the transition to catching in 1938. He played in seven Major League games in his career, batting .444 with one home run and four runs batted in; the home run came in his first career at-bat on April 23, 1944, against the Cleveland Indians and lefthander Al Smith. After his playing career ended, Miller managed minor league teams in various Texas cities including Lubbock, Tyler, Wichita Falls, Abilene and Big Spring.

He was on the Tigers' roster for the 1945 World Series win over the Chicago Cubs, but did not appear in any games.

He died at age 53 in Dallas and was buried at Hillcrest Cemetery in Forney, Kaufman County, Texas.

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University of North Texas, Southeastern Oklahoma State University

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Hack Miller?

American baseball player (1913-1966)

When was Hack Miller born?

Hack Miller was born on 13 February 1913 in Celeste.

When did Hack Miller die?

Hack Miller died on 21 November 1966 in Dallas.

What was Hack Miller's occupation?

Hack Miller was a baseball player.

What nationality was Hack Miller?

Hack Miller was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hack Miller

· Wikidata: Q5637180

· DBpedia: Hack Miller (catcher)

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