Don Miller (American football, born 1902) facts for kids
Miller in 1925
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| Biographical details | |
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| Born | March 29, 1902 Defiance, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | July 28, 1979 (aged 77) Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
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| 1922–1924 | Notre Dame |
| Position(s) | Halfback |
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| 1925–1928 | Georgia Tech (backfield) |
| 1929–1932 | Ohio State (backfield) |
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| College Football Hall of Fame Inducted in 1970 (profile) |
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Don "Midnight" Miller (born March 29, 1902 – died July 28, 1979) was a famous American football player and coach. He was part of the legendary "Four Horsemen" group at the University of Notre Dame in 1924. That year, his team, the Fighting Irish, won the national championship! Don Miller was so good that he was added to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1970.
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Don "Midnight" Miller: Football Legend
Don Miller was a fantastic football player known for his speed. He played as a halfback, which is a player who runs with the ball. His nickname, "Midnight," came from how quickly he could move on the field.
Playing at Notre Dame
Don Miller followed in his brothers' footsteps at Notre Dame. His older brother, Harry "Red" Miller, was even a team captain in 1908. Their coach, Knute Rockne, thought Don was the best "open field runner" he had ever coached. This means Don was amazing at running with the ball in open spaces, dodging defenders.
During his three years playing for Notre Dame (1922-1924), Don Miller achieved a lot. He ran for a total of 1,933 yards and scored 22 touchdowns. He also caught passes for 590 yards. These impressive numbers helped his team win many games. In 1924, he was a key part of the team that won the national title. He was also named an All-American twice, in 1923 and 1924. This award goes to the best players in college football.
After His Playing Days
After his amazing college career, Don Miller played professional football for a short time in 1925. He played for the Providence Steamrollers and the Hartford Blues.
Coaching and Law
After playing, Don Miller became a football coach. He coached at several colleges, including Georgia Tech and Ohio State. Later, he became the head football coach at St. Xavier High School in Louisville, Kentucky.
Eventually, Don Miller decided to stop coaching. He became a successful lawyer in the Cleveland area. He even appeared on a TV show called To Tell the Truth in 1957!
