Ezra Allen Miner (circa 1847 – September 2, 1913), more popularly known as
Bill Miner, was a noted
American criminal, originally from
Bowling Green, Kentucky, who served several prison terms for
stagecoach robbery. Known for his unusual
politeness while committing robberies, he was widely nicknamed the
Grey Fox,
Gentleman Robber or the
Gentleman Bandit. He is reputed to have been the originator of the phrase "Hands up!"