Don Miller
American football player and coach
Born
1902
123 years ago
Died
July 28th, 1979
45 years ago — 77 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played college football at the University of Pennsylvania before joining the NFL. Served as a coach for multiple teams, including the New York Giants and the Washington Redskins. Contributed to the development of various players during coaching tenure. Recognized for expertise in offensive strategies and player management.
Played as a running back for the New York Giants
Coached the New York Giants and Washington Redskins
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