Ronald William Miller (born 1931) is a former professional American football player, the son-in-law of Walt Disney, and a former president and CEO of The Walt Disney Company.
Miller attended the University of Southern California, where he lettered in football playing left end for the 1951-53 seasons. While Miller was at USC, he was introduced to Walt Disney’s 20-year-old daughter, Diane, on a blind date. After dating for a while, and with the app...
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Ronald William Miller (born 1931) is a former professional American football player, the son-in-law of Walt Disney, and a former president and CEO of The Walt Disney Company.
Miller attended the University of Southern California, where he lettered in football playing left end for the 1951-53 seasons. While Miller was at USC, he was introduced to Walt Disney’s 20-year-old daughter, Diane, on a blind date. After dating for a while, and with the approval of her parents, Walt and Lillian, they married in a small church ceremony in Santa Barbara on May 9, 1954. Their first child, Christopher, was born seven months later on Dec. 10, 1954.
Just five months after their wedding, Ron was drafted into the army. During their first six years of marriage, Ron and Diane had four children. After his army service, Ron played a season as tight end with the Los Angeles Rams professional football team.
"My father-in-law saw me play in two football games when I was with the Los Angeles Rams. In one of...
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