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Okey on what it means to be a Clemson Tiger

Related Topics: Johnny Bench Award, Catcher, Okey

Clemson catcher Chris Okey is having another All-American season for the Tigers. On Wednesday, he was named one of 15 semifinalists for the Johnny Bench Award, presented annually to the nation’s best catcher.

Before No. 18 Clemson headed off to Notre Dame for a big three-game series that begins today (Thursday) Okey spoke to The Clemson Insider about his time at Clemson and how much it means to be a Clemson Tiger.

It is the second year in a row Okey is a semifinalist for the prestigious Johnny Bench award named after one of the best catchers of all time.