Okie Blanchard

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Claire H. ("Okie") Blanchard (also seen as "Oakie") was head football coach in 1941 at the University of Wyoming. His record was 1-7-1, earning the victory (7-3 over University of New Mexico) in his initial game, and the tie (scoreless against Colorado State University) in his second.

He was more successful as a high school coach, serving in that capacity in Cheyenne, Wyoming for many years. The football stadium at Cheyenne East High School there (which was also used by Cheyenne Central High School until 2000) is named for Blanchard.

Blanchard was a graduate of the University of Wyoming, and in 1968 was one of the recipients of the Distinguished Alumni Award granted by the Alumni Association of that institution. In 1984, Blanchard was elected to the Wyoming Coaches Association Hall of Fame.

Blanchard is deceased.

Preceded by Joel Hunt

Wyoming Cowboys Football Coach 1941

Succeeded by Bunnie Oakes

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