There is such a cruel irony about the passing of Robin Miller. Robin always had the perfect thing to say when eulogizing his heroes- often times upon the most unexpected of losses.
Yet, with his passing, there is seemingly no one to do the same for him. Both because his ability
Yet, with his passing, there is seemingly no one to do the same for him. Both because his ability
was without peer- but, also, because it’s impossible to summarize what he was. Quite simply- to so many people from so many corners- Robin Miller was their favorite person. He was the most encouraging, loyal, knowledgable and dedicated friend you could ever have.He defined what
it was to be from Indiana. Robin knew basketball icons, racing legends and degenerate gamblers. He was threatened in the locker rooms, slapped on pit road, and was worried by none of it. He brought enemies together to find common ground, never let them pay for lunch, cherished
winning State Fair stuffed animals off his free throw prowess (You must ALWAYS give the prize to a little kid nearby!) and had a story for every figure whose path crossed his in this town.
This is the best way I can summarize the life of Robin Miller:
During the course of his
This is the best way I can summarize the life of Robin Miller:
During the course of his
career, he had a well publicized feud with AJ Foyt. By the mid 90s, they had reconciled, Foyt saying he respected Miller’s commitment to the truth.
AJ Foyt is the winningest driver in IndyCar history, and was the 1st to win 4 Indy 500s. In 1977, after his fourth win, he took a
AJ Foyt is the winningest driver in IndyCar history, and was the 1st to win 4 Indy 500s. In 1977, after his fourth win, he took a
victory lap with IMS owner Tony Hulman, a father figure to him.There are so many Indy memories for AJ Foyt. In August, he came for the IndyCar/Nascar doubleheader.
Two days ago, he told me this, about Robin:
“The other day we had lunch together. That was a highlight of my life,
Two days ago, he told me this, about Robin:
“The other day we had lunch together. That was a highlight of my life,
coming to Indy- ‘cause I didn’t care to come up there- but I went up there just to be with Robin and have lunch with him. And I don’t do that for many people.”
Robin Miller. AJ Foyt’s Indianapolis highlight.
What a damn loss. Irreplaceable. I loved him. I’m not alone.
Robin Miller. AJ Foyt’s Indianapolis highlight.
What a damn loss. Irreplaceable. I loved him. I’m not alone.
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