Johnny Miljus

John Kenneth Miljus
(Jovo or Big Serb)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 1", Weight 178 lb.
• School Duquesne University, University of Pittsburgh
• Debut October 2, 1915
• Final Game September 25, 1929
• Born June 30, 1895 in Pittsburgh, PA USA
• Died February 11, 1976 in Fort Harrison, MT USA

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Biographical Information

Johnny Miljus is most famous for ending the 1927 World Series with a bottom of the 9th inning wild pitch with the score tied 3-3 and the bases loaded. Earle Combs scored, and the New York Yankees beat the Pittsburgh Pirates, 4-3. It is the only World Series to end with a wild pitch.