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Ox Miller

1915 – 2007

American baseball player

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Lived 1915 – 2007 (aged 92). Ox Miller was an American baseball player.

John Anthony "Ox" Miller (May 4, 1915 – August 13, 2007) was an American professional baseball pitcher. He played parts of four seasons in Major League Baseball, between 1943 and 1947, for the Washington Senators, St. Louis Browns (1943, 1945–46) and Chicago Cubs (1947). Listed at , , he batted and threw right-handed.

Born in Gause, Texas, Miller posted a 4–6 record with 27 strikeouts and a 6.38 ERA in 24 appearances, including 10 starts, four complete games, and 91 innings pitched.

Miller served in the United States Army in late 1944 and early 1945. After spending most of the 1947 season with Double-A San Antonio, Miller had his contract purchased by the Chicago Cubs at the beginning of September. The Cubs thought Miller could improve their finish in the standings. Miller made four starts for the Cubs that September, posting a 1–2 record and a 10.13 ERA. In his final outing of the year, on September 18, he gave up seven runs in innings, taking the loss in a 9–5 defeat by the New York Giants. In sixth place with a 57–71 record before acquiring Miller, the Cubs finished the season in sixth place, with 69 wins and 85 losses, plus one tie.

After concluding his playing career, Miller worked as a rural letter carrier in George West, Texas.

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Who was Ox Miller?

American baseball player (1915–2007)

When was Ox Miller born?

Ox Miller was born on 4 May 1915 in Gause.

When did Ox Miller die?

Ox Miller died on 13 August 2007 in George West.

What was Ox Miller's occupation?

Ox Miller was a baseball player.

What nationality was Ox Miller?

Ox Miller was American.

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· Wikipedia: Ox Miller

· Wikidata: Q7115038

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