Johnny Miller sets record at the Final day at the Dean Martin Tucson Open in 1975. Arizona Daily Star file photo

 Arizona Daily Star file photo

As Miller rose to stardom in golf, he became Mr. Tucson, winning at Tucson National three years in succession, shooting a combined 55-under-par, still considered among the top golf performances on PGA Tour history. 

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