Walter Miller (wrestler)

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Walter Miller
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Walter Miller c. 1915 – 1919
Born Poland
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s) Walter Miller
Young Miller
Masked Marvel
Billed from Poland
Australia

Walter Miller was the middleweight wrestling champion in 1919. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11]

Contents

Biography

He was born in Poland and contracted rheumatic fever as a child. [12] [13] [14] [15]

Championships and accomplishments

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