William Rennie Miller (19 January 1910 – 20 February 1978) was a Scottish professional

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who played as an

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.Willie Miller
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', after a famous

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of the time.Death of 'Golden' Miller

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, 25 February 1978 (via Partick Thistle History Archive)

References

;Sources * 1910 births 1978 deaths Footballers from Falkirk (council area) Scottish men's footballers Men's association football inside forwards Partick Thistle F.C. players Everton F.C. players Burnley F.C. players Scottish Junior Football Association players Airdrieonians F.C. (1878) wartime guest players Falkirk F.C. players Dumbarton F.C. players Tranmere Rovers F.C. players English Football League players Scottish Football League players Scottish Football League representative players Alva Albion Rangers F.C. players {{Scotland-footy-forward-1910s-stub