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Heinie Miller

1893 – 1964

American football player, lineman, end, coach

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Lived 1893 – 1964 (aged 71). Heinie Miller was an American american football player.

Henry John "Heinie" Miller (January 1, 1893 – June 9, 1964) was an American football player and coach from 1920 to 1942. He played in The National Football League (NFL) for the Buffalo All-Americans and the Milwaukee Badgers.

Biography Miller played for the University of Pennsylvania football team and switched positions from tight end to fullback in 1915. Miller also played for the Union Club of Phoenixville, and its later incarnation, the Union Athletic Association of Philadelphia. He was also a player-coach for the Frankford Yellow Jackets, prior to their NFL membership in 1924.

Before playing professional football, Miller played college football for the University of Pennsylvania. While playing for the Penn Quakers football team, he was a consensus first-team All-American in both 1917 and 1919.

Late life and death Miller later worked as an insurance executive. He died at the age of 71, on June 9, 1964, at his home in Longport, New Jersey.

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University of Pennsylvania
Also known as
Henry John Miller

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Heinie Miller?

American football player, lineman, end, coach (1893-1964)

When was Heinie Miller born?

Heinie Miller was born on 1 January 1893 in Williamsport.

When did Heinie Miller die?

Heinie Miller died on 9 June 1964 in Longport.

What was Heinie Miller's occupation?

Heinie Miller was an american football player.

What nationality was Heinie Miller?

Heinie Miller was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Heinie Miller

· Wikidata: Q5699763

· DBpedia: Heinie Miller

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