Kevin Miller (American football) facts for kids
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| Position: | Wide receiver / Return specialist | ||||||
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| Born: | March 21, 1955 Weirton, West Virginia, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 180 lb (82 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Weirton (WV) Weir | ||||||
| College: | Louisville | ||||||
| Undrafted: | 1978 | ||||||
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Kevin Von Miller, born on March 21, 1955, is a former American football player. He was a talented wide receiver and a return specialist. This means he was great at catching passes and running back kicks and punts! Kevin played for the Minnesota Vikings in the National Football League (NFL) for three seasons. He also played for the Birmingham Stallions in the United States Football League (USFL). Before turning pro, he played college football at the University of Louisville and went to Weir High School in Weirton, West Virginia. In 1978, Kevin was a star for the Vikings, leading the team in both punt and kick return yards.
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Kevin Miller's Viking Records
Kevin Miller set some impressive records during his time with the Minnesota Vikings. These records show how skilled he was as a return specialist.
Most Returns in a Season
- Most punt and kick returns, season: 88
This means Kevin made a total of 88 punt and kick returns in one season. That's a lot of running with the ball!
Rookie Punt Return Record
- Most punt returns by a rookie, season: 48
When Kevin was a rookie (a first-year player), he returned 48 punts in one season. This was the most by any rookie for the Vikings at that time.
Most Punt Returns in One Game
- Most punt returns, game: 8
In a single game, Kevin returned 8 punts. This shows how busy he was on the field, helping his team get good field position.
