Ocie Richie
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BornNovember 16, 1921
Natchitoches, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedFebruary 5, 2012 (aged 90)
Jennings, Louisiana, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight195 lb (88 kg)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 16, 1921 Natchitoches, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | February 5, 2012 (aged 90) Jennings, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College |
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| Position | Forward |
| Career history | |
Playing | |
| 1947 | Rochester Royals |
| 1947–1948 | Memphis Legionnaires |
| 1947–1948 | Mobile Bears |
| 1952–1953 | Cobb's Barbeque |
| 1953–1954 | Flying Red Horses |
Coaching | |
| 1947–1948 | Memphis Legionnaires |
Ocie Eldridge Richie (November 16, 1921 – February 5, 2012) was an American professional basketball player.[1][2] He played for the Rochester Royals in the National Basketball League for one game during the 1946–47 season.[1][3] He also competed in the Southern Professional Basketball League for various teams, even serving as the player-coach for much of the Memphis Legionnaires' 1947–48 team.[4]
Richie played one year of basketball for the University of Arkansas, and two years in both basketball and track for Northwestern State University.[2] In 1980, he was inducted into Northwestern State's Hall of Fame.[5]
