Larry Miller was traded to the Mets on October 15th, 1964. The Dodgers acquired Dick Smith in return. During portions of the '65 and '66 seasons Miller exhibited a 5.35 ERA in 65.2 innings. Although he compiled a 3.15 career ERA in AAA, Miller just wasn't able to carry over that success to the majors leagues. After pitching three more seasons in the minors, Larry retired in 1969 at the age of 32. Miller passed away on March 21st, 2018.
This signed ball was purchased from another collector a couple months after Mr. Miller's passing. I had mailed a ball and autograph request to Miller's home on March 18th. A family member returned my baseball in June, along with a note informing me of his passing.
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