John Fletcher Miller (May 27, 1890 – March 30, 1972) was an

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, and

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coach and college athletics administrator.

Playing career

Miller played football, basketball, and baseball at Warrensburg Teachers College—now known as the

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Coaching career

Miller was the head football (1919), basketball (1916–1917, 1918–1919), and baseball (1918, 1920–1921) coach at the

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. Miller was the head football coach at

Albion College Albion College is a private liberal arts college in Albion, Michigan. The college was founded in 1835 and its undergraduate population was approximately 1,500 students in 2014. They participate in NCAA Division III and the Michigan Interco ...

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. He held that position for three seasons, from 1921 until 1923. His coaching record at Albion was 18–6–2.

Athletic director

Miller served as the

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Death

Miller died on March 30, 1972, at

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in Raleigh.

Head coaching record

Football

References

External links

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Guide to the John Fletcher Miller Papers 1924-1972
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