Jay Miller

American basketball player

Jay Miller - American basketball player
Born

1943
82 years ago

Died

April 5th, 1991
34 years ago — 48 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college basketball for the University of Maryland and led the team to a 1975 ACC Championship. Played professionally in the American Basketball Association (ABA) and the National Basketball Association (NBA), contributing to teams during the 1970s and 1980s. After retiring from playing, engaged in coaching and contributed to the development of young players in various capacities.

Led the University of Maryland to the 1975 ACC Championship

Played in the ABA and NBA during the 1970s and 1980s

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