William Rennie Miller (19 January 1910 – 20 February 1978) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as an inside forward.[5][6][7][8] He was nicknamed 'Golden Miller', after a famous racehorse of the time.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | William Rennie Miller | ||
| Date of birth | 19 January 1910 | ||
| Place of birth | Camelon, Scotland | ||
| Date of death | 20 February 1978 (aged 68)[1] | ||
| Place of death | Falkirk, Scotland | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Inside forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Alva Albion Rangers[3] | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1929–1935 | Partick Thistle | 123 | (27) |
| 1935–1936 | Everton | 16 | (2) |
| 1936–1938 | Burnley | 74 | (18) |
| 1938–1939 | Tranmere Rovers | 11 | (1) |
| 1939–1942 | Falkirk | 10 | (0) |
| 1942–1943 | → Airdrieonians (wartime) | ||
| 1946–1947 | Dumbarton | 3 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 1934[4] | Scottish Football League XI | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
References edit
- ^ a b Death of 'Golden' Miller, Falkirk Herald, 25 February 1978 (via Partick Thistle History Archive)
- ^ "Everton. Not stampeded". Sunday Dispatch Football Guide. London. 23 August 1936. p. iv – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Players M, Partick Thistle History Archive
- ^ SFL player Willie (1) Miller, London Hearts Supporters Club
- ^ Opposition player William Rennie Miller, London Hearts Supporters Club
- ^ Everton Transfers: 1936/37, EFC Statto
- ^ Willie Miller, Sons Archive
- ^ John Litster (October 2012). "A Record of pre-war Scottish League Players". Scottish Football Historian magazine.
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- Sources
- Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888-1939.
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