About Shorty Miller
Lived 1890 – 1966 (aged 75). Shorty Miller was an American american football player.
Eugene Ellsworth "Shorty" Miller (November 15, 1890 – September 20, 1966) was an American football player. He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1974.
Miller played quarterback at Penn State from 1910 to 1913, missing only one game during his tenure and amassing a 23–8–2 record. His short stature and stubby legs earned him the nickname "the Meteoric Midget".
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Shorty Miller?
American football player (1890-1966)
When was Shorty Miller born?
Shorty Miller was born on 15 November 1890 in Monaghan Township.
When did Shorty Miller die?
Shorty Miller died on 20 September 1966.
What was Shorty Miller's occupation?
Shorty Miller was an american football player.
What nationality was Shorty Miller?
Shorty Miller was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Shorty Miller. https://biography.guide/shorty-miller/
MLA: "Shorty Miller." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/shorty-miller/.
Chicago: "Shorty Miller." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/shorty-miller/.
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