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The second Baltimore Bays were a soccer team based in Baltimore, Maryland that played in the American Soccer League. They were called the Baltimore Stars in 1972.[ citation needed ]
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The second Baltimore Bays were a soccer team based in Baltimore, Maryland that played in the American Soccer League. They were called the Baltimore Stars in 1972.[ citation needed ]
| Year | Division | League | Reg. Season | Playoffs | Open Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 2 | ASL | 3rd, Southern | Did not qualify | Did not enter |
| 1973 | 2 | ASL | 1st, Mid-Atlantic | Playoffs | Did not enter |
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