Len Okrie
Leonard Joseph Okrie
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 0", Weight 185 lb.
- High School Denby High School
- Debut June 16, 1948
- Final Game April 16, 1952
- Born July 16, 1923 in Detroit, MI USA
- Died April 12, 2018 in Fayetteville, NC USA
Biographical Information[edit]
Catcher Len Okrie debuted in the minor leagues in 1942. He then missed the 1943-1945 seasons in military service during World War II, serving as a radio operator in the United States Navy.
After his playing career ended, Okrie became a manager in the Boston Red Sox chain. He managed Bluefield to the Appalachian League' best record and playoff title in 1954. He was a Red Sox coach in 1961 and 1962, then was a coach for the Red Sox again in 1965 and 1966. He moved to the Detroit Tigers organization in 1967, and was a coach for the Tigers in 1970. Overall, Okrie managed 15 years in the minors, compiling a 914-1013 record.
He also managed the 1962 Florida Instructional League team for the Boston Red Sox, who were 17-30.
Len is the son of Frank Okrie, and the brother of Bob Okrie, minor league outfielder from 1944 to 1949. After retiring from baseball, he worked in law enforcement with the Cumberland County Sheriff's Department, in North Carolina retiring in 1986. He continued working as a part-time security guard and department store greeter.
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