About Mike Miley
Lived 1953 – 1977 (aged 23). Mike Miley was an American baseball player and american football player.
Michael Wilfred Miley (March 30, 1953 – January 6, 1977) was an American professional baseball player who played two seasons for the California Angels of Major League Baseball (MLB). He died in a one-car crash in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Miley attended East Jefferson High School in Metairie, Louisiana and played football at Louisiana State University. His exploits and leadership as quarterback for the Tigers earned him the nickname, "Miracle Mike".
Miley quarterbacked LSU into the 1974 Orange Bowl as a junior, but left school to sign with the Angels later that year. He was California's No. 1 draft pick in 1974 and played in 70 games in 1975 and 14 in 1976.
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Who was Mike Miley?
American baseball player (1953-1977)
When was Mike Miley born?
Mike Miley was born on 30 March 1953 in Yazoo City.
When did Mike Miley die?
Mike Miley died on 6 January 1977 in Baton Rouge.
What was Mike Miley's occupation?
Mike Miley was a baseball player and american football player.
What nationality was Mike Miley?
Mike Miley was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mike Miley. https://biography.guide/mike-miley/
MLA: "Mike Miley." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mike-miley/.
Chicago: "Mike Miley." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/mike-miley/.
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