Les Miller (American football)

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Les Miller
No. 75, 69, 95
Born: (1965-03-01) March 1, 1965 (age 57)
Arkansas City, Kansas, U.S.
Career information
Position(s) Defensive End
Height6 ft 7 in (201 cm)
Weight292 lb (132 kg)
College Kansas State
Fort Hays State
Career history
As player
1987–1990 San Diego Chargers
1991–1994 New Orleans Saints
1994San Diego Chargers
1996–1998 Carolina Panthers
Career highlights and awards

Leslie Paul Miller (born March 1, 1965) is a former professional American football defensive end who played 12 seasons in the National Football League for the San Diego Chargers, the New Orleans Saints, and the Carolina Panthers. He played college football at Kansas State and Fort Hays State, where he earned AP Little All-American honors. [1] [2]

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References

  1. Elliott, Mal (September 4, 1985). "KSU's Miller Ready to Play Up to His Size". The Wichita Eagle . p. 35. Retrieved November 29, 2022 via Newspapers.com.
  2. "Edwards named Little All-American". The Salina Journal . January 17, 1987. p. 15. Retrieved November 29, 2022 via Newspapers.com.