Bill Miller (wrestler)
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Ring name(s) | Big Bill Miller Dr. Bill Miller Doctor "X" Mr. M The Crimson Knight |
Born | June 5, 1927 |
Died | March 24, 1997 (Age 69) |
Billed from | Fremont, Ohio |
Debut | 1952 |
William M. Miller (June 5, 1927 - March 24, 1997), better known as Dr. Bill Miller or Mr. M, was a former professional wrestler. He is a one time American Wrestling Association World champion and also wrestled in the National Wrestling Alliance, the World Wrestling Association in Indianapolis and the World Wide Wrestling Federation. He was a Nine-letterman at Ohio State University, in Football, Wrestling, and Track. He was an All-American Heavyweight wrestler, a two-time Big Ten heavyweight champion, and Conference MVP his Sr. year. He was an All-American shot-put and Discus track star, also. He was voted into the Ohio State University Athletic Hall of Fame in 1997 for both Wrestling and Track. He began his Professional Wrestling Career in Columbus, Ohio, under the promoter, Al Haft. He became a Veterinarian while starting his wrestling career, hence, the "Dr." in his name. He wrestled as "Mr. M" in the Minneapolis-St.Paul area with Verne Gagne in the early 60's, later in the Detroit area with the Sheik (Eddie Farhat)through the 60's, and with Dick the Bruiser, in the Chicago area near the end of his career.
His Brother, Dan (Dandy Dan Miller), also wrestled, and tagged with Bill many times.
On March 24, 1997, Bill Miller died. He suffered a heart attack after a workout, on his way out of the gym.
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[edit] In wrestling
- Finishing and signature moves
[edit] Championships and accomplishments
- Stampede Wrestling
- World Wrestling Association (Indianapolis)
- WWA World Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Dick the Bruiser
- World Wide Wrestling Federation
- WWWF United States Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Dan Miller
[edit] References
- ^ Stampede Wrestling Hall of Fame (1948-1990). Puroresu Dojo (2003).