Former Major League Baseball pitcher Les Rohr of Billings dies at 74 - Ravalli Republic
New York Mets pitcher Les Rohr of Billings takes a break during spring training in 1970 in Florida. Rohr, 74, died at his home in Billings Friday.
BILLINGS — Former Major League Baseball pitcher Les Rohr, the second overall pick in the 1965 amateur draft and a member of the 1969 "Miracle Mets", died Friday at age 74.
An obituary for Rohr is posted on the Cremation & Funeral Gallery website.
Rohr's younger brother, Roger Rohr, confirmed his brother's death to The Billings Gazette and 406mtsports.com.
There will be no services for Les, per his wishes, Roger said.
According to Rohr's obituary, survivors are his son Jason Rohr, his daughter Angel (Tanner) Everson, grandsons Damon and Diego, his brother Roger (Carol) Rohr, and nephews Dain Rohr and Schyler (Mimi) Rohr.
Rohr's overall record in the majors was 2-3 and he had a 3.70 ERA.earned-run average. He pitched in six games, including four starts and threw 24.1 innings with 20 strikeouts.
Rohr also spent time coaching in the Billings American Legion Baseball program after his playing career ended.
"It was part of his life and helping young kids learn how to throw the ball," Roger Rohr said. "He enjoyed doing that and it was something he could contribute and bring back to the community helping with the Legion programs. He did that for quite a few years."
Memorials may be made to the American Legion Baseball program.
This story will be updated
Email Gazette Deputy Sports Editor John Letasky at john.letasky@406mtsports.com or follow him on Twitter at @GazSportsJohnL
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2020-11-11 23:22:00Z
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