Cleveland Bears (1939–1940)
2 seasons from 1939 to 1940
The Cleveland Bears played from 1939 to 1940, a total of 2 seasons. The franchise's all-time record is 38-39 (.494). They have not won a World Series.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- L (Losses):
- Games charged to the pitcher of record when the opposing team took a lead it never surrendered.
- Win% (Winning Percentage):
- Wins divided by games decided.
Data updated
2 seasons
| Year | League | W | L | Win% | Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | NAL | 18 | 18 | .500 | 3 | - |
| 1939 | NAL | 20 | 21 | .488 | 3 | - |
Cleveland Bears: the seasons in brief
The Cleveland Bears played 2 seasons under CBR, beginning in 1939 and ending in 1940. The table opens with 1939 (20-21, 3rd) and closes with 1940 (18-18, 3rd). For 1940, the table shows 18 wins and 18 losses, 3rd in the Negro American League. The League column reads NAL, the Negro American League, throughout.
The strongest season by Win% was 1940: 18-18, .500. The weakest year was 1939, 20-21. The most wins in one season came in 1939, with 20. Franchise-wide totals for the Cleveland Bears live on the Jacksonville Red Caps page. Each year in the table opens its own team-season page with the roster and team leaders, starting from 1940.
Cleveland Bears: Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the all-time record of the Cleveland Bears?
- 38-39 across 2 seasons, .494.
- How many World Series have the Cleveland Bears won?
- None on record under this team code.
- What seasons did the Cleveland Bears play?
- From 1939 to 1940.