William McConnell Miller (1910–2004), was a Scottish born United States international

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Bowls career

He emigrated to the United States in 1928, joined the Gary Bowls Club in 1939 and became a United States citizen one year later in 1940. He won a

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in the

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with Dick Folkins and Clive Forrester at the

1972 World Outdoor Bowls Championship The 1972 Men's World Outdoor Bowls Championship was held at Beach House Park in Worthing, England, from 5 to 17 June 1972. Maldwyn Evans won the singles which was held in a round robin format. The pairs Gold was won by Hong Kong, the triples G ...

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. He also won a bronze medal in the team event (Leonard Trophy).

Bowls official

He joined the A.L.B.A council in 1964 and was the first vice-president of the club.

Awards

He was inducted into the USA Hall of Fame. He died in 2004.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Miller, Bill 1910 births 2004 deaths American male bowls players Bowls World Champions British emigrants to the United States