Berkshire Brewers

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Berkshire Brewers
Minor league affiliations
Previous classesClass AA (1976)
League Eastern League
Team data
Previous parks
Wahconah Park, Pittsfield, Massachusetts

The Berkshire Brewers were a minor league baseball team that operated in 1976. They played in the Eastern League. They were affiliated with the Milwaukee Brewers.

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After that season, they moved to Holyoke, Massachusetts, where they took the nickname the Millers.

Future Major League Berkshire Brewers

Berkshire Brewers with previous Major League experience


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