Michael Millett

Michael Millett (22 September 1977 – 21 September 1995) was an English footballer who played for Wigan Athletic. Millett was regarded as a talented youngster who could play in defence or midfield. He had represented England at U16 and U18 level, and made his first-team debut for Wigan towards the end of the 1994-95 season. He played three league games and one League Cup match for the Latics, before being killed in a car crash on 21 September 1995, one day before his 18th birthday.^[1] The crash happened near Garswood, Merseyside.^[2]

Michael Millett

Personal information
Full name	Michael Paul Millett
Date of birth	(1977-09-22)22 September 1977
Place of birth	Wigan, England
Date of death	21 September 1995(1995-09-21) (aged 17)
Place of death	Garswood, England
Position(s)	Defender/Midfielder
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1994–1995	Wigan Athletic	3	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Wigan Athletic's Academy Player of the Year Award is named in his honour.^[3]