Michael Millett

Michael Millett 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. The crash happened near Garswood, Merseyside.
Wigan Athletic's Academy Player of the Year Award is named in his honour.