About Joe Miller
Lived 1850 – 1891 (aged 41). Joe Miller was an American baseball player.
Joseph Wick Miller (July 24, 1850 – August 28, 1891) was a German-American second baseman and manager in Major League Baseball. He was born in Germany.
Miller began his career in as a player-manager for the Washington Nationals of the National Association. They were 0–11 and didn't finish the season. His next and final season was in , playing for the Keokuk Westerns and the Chicago White Stockings, also of the National Association. He batted .139 in 29 games.
He died at the age of 41 in White Bear Lake, Minnesota.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Joe Miller?
Major League Baseball player, born 1850
When was Joe Miller born?
Joe Miller was born on 24 July 1850 in Germany.
When did Joe Miller die?
Joe Miller died on 28 August 1891 in White Bear Lake.
What was Joe Miller's occupation?
Joe Miller was a baseball player.
What nationality was Joe Miller?
Joe Miller was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Joe Miller (second baseman)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joe Miller. https://biography.guide/joe-miller-baseball-player/
MLA: "Joe Miller." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joe-miller-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Joe Miller." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/joe-miller-baseball-player/.
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