Ookie Miller

Charles Lewis "Ookie" Miller (November 11, 1909 – August 7, 2002) was a professional American football player. Miller played seven years in the National Football League (NFL), mainly for the Chicago Bears.

For other people named Charles Miller, see Charles Miller (disambiguation).
Ookie Miller
Miller in 1936 striking a defensive pose
No. 76, 25, 48
Position:Center
Linebacker
Personal information
Born:(1909-11-11)November 11, 1909
Marion, Indiana, U.S.
Died:August 7, 2002(2002-08-07) (aged 92)
Hudson, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:209 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school:Marion (IN)
College:Purdue
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:82
Games started:39
Touchdowns:1
Player stats at PFR

Miller was the starting center for Chicago in the 1933 NFL Championship Game, a game won by the Bears over the New York Giants, 23–21.[1]

References
  1. "Bears Whip Lions, 23–21; World Champions," Chicago Tribune, Dec. 18, 1933; p. 23.
  • "Obituary". St. Petersburg Times. August 8, 2002.


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