Born: | Washington, D.C., U.S. | February 16, 1927
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Died: | August 17, 1995 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | (aged 68)
Career information | |
CFL status | American |
Position(s) | RB, DB, LB |
Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
Weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
College | St. Augustine's College |
Career history | |
As player | |
1951–1961 | Edmonton Eskimos |
Career highlights and awards | |
CFL West All-Star | 1953–1956, 1958–1959 |
Honors | 1983 – Edmonton Eskimos Wall of Honour |
Career stats | |
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.[1]