Bakersfield Bears

From BR Bullpen

In 1956, Bakersfield's entry in the Cal League was the Bakersfield Boosters. In 1968, affiliation with the Los Angeles Dodgers produced the Bakersfield Dodgers.

The Bears never won the California League title, and never had a Cal League MVP.


Year-by-Year Record[edit]

Year Record Finish Manager Playoffs
1957 64-75 6th Dick Wilson (59-70) / Babe Herman (5-5)
1958 84-55 2nd Paul Owens Lost in 1st round
1959 70-71 4th Paul Owens Lost League Finals
1960 74-66 3rd Lou Kahn none
1961 82-58 2nd Lou Kahn none
1962 67-72 6th (t) Bob Wellman
1963 78-62 2nd Bob Wellman
1964 56-83 8th Moose Johnson none
1965 66-74 5th Dick Teed
1966 68-72 6th Dick Teed
1967 70-68 4th Nolan Campbell