Hyman Miller

Hyman "Hymie" Miller (April 20, 1911 October 1977) was an American boxer who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.

He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and died in Rochester, New York.

In 1928, he was controversially eliminated in the first round of the flyweight class after losing a decision to Marcel Santos of Belgium. In response, the American team threatened to withdraw from the competition.[1]

References

  1. The New York Times Guide to Essential Knowledge; p. 758


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