Merced Bears

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Merced Bears
1941
Merced, California
Class-level
PreviousClass C
Minor league affiliations
League California League

The Merced Bears were a minor league baseball team in the Class C California League in 1941. Bears is also the name of the athletic teams of Merced High School.

California League baseball league operating at the Class A Advanced level of Minor League Baseball in California, USA

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Merced High School is located in Merced, California, United States. It is a part of the Merced Union High School District.


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