Willie Miller (footballer, born 1910)

William Rennie Miller (19 January 1910 – 20 February 1978) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as an inside forward.[4][5][6][7] He was nicknamed 'Golden Miller' after a famous racehorse of the time.[1]

Willie Miller
Personal information
Full name William Rennie Miller
Date of birth 19 January 1910
Place of birth Camelon, Scotland
Date of death 20 February 1978(1978-02-20) (aged 68)[1]
Place of death Falkirk, Scotland
Position(s) Inside forward
Youth career
Alva Albion Rangers[2]
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)
National team
1934[3] Scottish League XI 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

References
  1. Death of 'Golden' Miller, Falkirk Herald, 25 February 1978 (via Partick Thistle History Archive)
  2. Players M, Partick Thistle History Archive
  3. SFL player Willie (1) Miller, London Hearts Supporters Club
  4. Opposition player William Rennie Miller, London Hearts Supporters Club
  5. Everton Transfers: 1936/37, EFC Statto
  6. Willie Miller, Sons Archive
  7. John Litster (October 2012). "A Record of pre-war Scottish League Players". Scottish Football Historian magazine. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
Sources
  • Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888-1939.


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