Rollie Miles

1927–1995 (age 68)

Biography

Elmer Roland "Rollie" Miles (February 16, 1927 – August 17, 1995) was a professional football player for the Canadian Football League (CFL)'s Edmonton Eskimos. Miles played offence (running back), defence (linebacker, defensive back), and special teams (kickoff/punt returner, punter), during his eleven-year career with the Eskimos. Miles is a member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame, the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame, and the Edmonton Eskimos Wall of Honour. In November 2006, Miles was voted one of the CFL's Top 50 players (#48) of the league's modern era by Canadian sports network TSN.

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