Weenie Miller
| Sport(s) | Basketball |
|---|---|
| Biographical details | |
| Born | 1922 Richmond, Virginia |
| Died | May 23, 2003 Virginia Beach, Virginia |
| Playing career | |
| 1944–1947 | Richmond |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1955–1957 | Hampden–Sydney |
| 1957–1958 | Washington & Lee |
| 1958–1964 | VMI |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 79–123 |
Louis F. "Weenie" Miller was an American college basketball coach, athletic director, and sportcaster. Born in Richmond, Virginia, Miller endured a nine-year head coaching career with Hampden–Sydney College, Washington & Lee University, and, most notably, the Virginia Military Institute, where he led the Keydets to the school's first NCAA tournament appearance in 1964.
Miller graduated from the University of Richmond in 1947 where he earned all-state honors in baseball and basketball. In addition to serving as a coach in multiple sports, Miller enjoyed a brief semi-professional career in baseball and basketball.
Miller was born in Richmond, Virginia in 1922. He attended Benedictine High School, a private Catholic military school, where he was an exceptional athlete. Miller continued his athletic career at the University of Richmond. As a senior, Miller captained the school's basketball and baseball teams. He went on to earn All-State honors in both sports and make the All-Southern Conference team in baseball.
Following his graduation from Richmond in 1947, Miller became the head football, baseball and basketball coach at nearby Glen Allen High School. In addition, Miller played minor league baseball for the Norfolk Tars of the now defunct Piedmont League, as well as the Richmond Barons basketball team.
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