Ralph Edward "Primo" Miller (September 18, 1915 – February 19, 1999) was an American professional

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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Early life and college

Ralph Edward Miller was born on September 18, 1915, in

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. He attended Brackenridge High School in San Antonio. Miller played

for the

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. He was a

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in 1935.

Professional career

Miller signed with the

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on July 29, 1936, but was released on September 22, 1936. Miller then played in one game, a start, for the independent Los Angeles Bulldogs during the 1936 season. He was released by the Bulldogs on October 28, 1936. He was also a member of the independent Salinas Iceberg Packers in 1936. Miller played in all 11 games, starting seven, for the

during the team's inaugural 1937 season and scored one touchdown on a

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. He appeared in eight games, starting three, for the Rams in 1938 before his release on November 15, 1938.

Personal life

Miller died on February 19, 1999, in Lockhart, Texas.

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Miller, Primo 1915 births 1999 deaths Players of American football from San Antonio American football tackles Rice Owls football players Green Bay Packers players Los Angeles Bulldogs players Cleveland Rams players Brackenridge High School alumni