83. Bill Miller

On of the top stars of the 1960’s was Bill Miller, but despite his vast accomplishments has been largely forgotten. The former Ohio Buckeye entered the world of pro wrestling in his early 30’s and while in the AWA he became on of the few chosen to wear the AWA World Heavyweight Championship. Miller would later be a top contender for Bruno Sammartino’s WWWF World Title and though he wouldn’t capture that gold, he was able to capture other belts before his career was done. Miller wasn’t the flashiest of wrestlers and as his career was long (in comparison to others on this list) he never reached the legend status that others with his accolades may have received.

Should Bill Miller be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 79.5%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 12.8%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 7.7%

No opinion. - 0%

No way! - 0%

The Bullet Points

Other Aliases: Dr. Bill Miller
Big Bill Miller
Mr. M
Dr. X
The Crimson Knight
Billed From: U.S.A. (Fremont, OH)
Key Championships Held: AWA Ohio Heavyweight
NWA Midwest Heavyweight (2)
NWA (San Francisco) Tag Team w/Ed Miller
AWA Omaha Heavyweight (2)
AWA United States Heavyweight
AWA World Heavyweight
NWA Texas Brass Knuckles
NWA Central States Tag Team w/Bob Geigel
WWWF United States Tag Team w/Dan Miller
IWA (Australia) Tag team w/Killer Kowalski
WWA Tag Team w/Dick the Bruiser
IWA (Japan) Heavyweight
Why they will get in: A former AWA World Heavyweight Champion (when that meant something) should have a legitimate shot.
Why they won't get in: “Vanilla” wrestlers generally don’t find their way into a WWE Hall of Fame
Five Greatest Matches/Moments: 1. Defeated Buddy Rogers for the NWA for the NWA Midwest Heavyweight Title for a second time (9/18/54)
2. Beat Wilbur Snyder for the Omaha Version of the AWA Title (10/3/59)
3. Won the AWA World Heavyweight Title defeating Verne Gagne (1/9/62)
4. Challenged Bruno Sammartino for the WWF World Heavyweight Title (8/2/65)
5. Won the WWWF United States Tag Team Title with Dan Miller (8/7/65)