Bakersfield Bears
- Location: Bakersfield, CA
- League: California League 1957-1967
- Affiliation: Chicago Cubs 1957; Philadelphia Phillies 1958-1967
- Ballpark: Sam Lynn Ballpark
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 |
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