Eddie "Bozo" Miller
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The Guinness Book of World Records called Eddie "Bozo" Miller (born June 11, 1909) of Oakland, California the "world's greatest trencherman" before the eating records section of that publication was excised in 1990. The 1981 edition of Guinness claims that Miller had been undefeated in eating contests since 1931, resulting in a fifty year winning streak. Despite a diet consisting of up to 25,000 calories a day (which was reflected in his former 5' 7.5' 280-300 pound physique), Miller turned 97 in June 2005. Miller has retired from competitive eating and currently weighs considerably less than he did during his gurgitating heyday.
Miller believes he received his nickname when his father, who travelled the country with Bozo's mother in a vaudeville show, was performing as a clown. He married a former Princess of the Pasadena Rose Bowl. Miller worked as a restauranteur and then as a liquor distributor. Miller's drinking ability was almost as impressive as his gastronomic feats. He once literally drank a lion under the table. Miller is an avid horse racing fan and witnessed many of the major races of the legendary horse Seabiscuit.
[edit] Eddie “Bozo” Miller's eating records:
- 27 2 pound chickens Trader Vic's, San Francisco, 1963
- 324 ravioli (first 250 in 70 minutes) Rendezvous Room, Oakland, 1963
- 63 Dutch apple pies in an hour, 1961
