Sally Miles

Who was Sally Miles?

Clarence Paul "Sally" Miles was an American football and baseball coach, and college administrator. He served as the head football coach at Virginia Tech from 1905 to 1906, compiling a record of 14–3–2. Mile also was the head baseball coach at Virginia Tech in 1908 and 1913. He served as the school's athletic director from 1920 to 1934.

Known as "Mr. VPI," Miles spent nearly 59 years at Virginia Tech in a variety of capacities. His contributions have been recognized by the university by naming a playing field, a stadium, a professorship, and a building in his honor. Miles died two weeks before the dedication of Clarence P. Miles Hall, which served as housing for male athletics.

Miles' nickname "Sally" was a shortened form of "Salskinner," which he brought with him from high school. As an undergraduate, Miles was captain of the baseball team. As a graduate student, he was captain of the football team and was named to the first team of the All-Southern team as a tackle. Miles remained on campus to teach chemistry and to coach football and baseball. Miles' 1905 team is credited with VPI's first-ever victory over the Virginia.