Bob Clear
Elwood Robert Clear
Born: December 14, 1927
Denver, CO US
Deceased: April 6, 2010
Carson, CA US
Coaching Career: 1956-1973
Bob Clear compiled a record of 846 wins and 896 losses in his managing career with the Sioux City Soos, Douglas Copper Kings, Idaho Falls Russets, Grand Forks Chiefs, Batavia Pirates, Gastonia Pirates, Asheville Tourists, Kinston Eagles, Clinton Pilots, Geneva Pirates and Idaho Falls Angels. He began managing during the 1956 season and last managed during the 1973 campaign.
Coaching Record:
| Season | League | Level | Team | G | W | L | W% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | WL | A | Sioux City Soos | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 1957 | AAL | C | Douglas Copper Kings | 137 | 68 | 69 | .496 | |
| 1958 | AAL | C | Douglas Copper Kings | 120 | 68 | 52 | .567 | |
| 1959 | PL | C | Idaho Falls Russets | 129 | 64 | 65 | .496 | |
| 1960 | NL | C | Grand Forks Chiefs | 123 | 61 | 62 | .496 | |
| 1961 | NL | C | Grand Forks Chiefs | 126 | 60 | 66 | .476 | |
| 1962 | NYPL | D | Batavia Pirates | 118 | 51 | 67 | .432 | |
| 1963 | WCL | A | Gastonia Pirates | 125 | 73 | 52 | .584 | |
| 1964 | SL | AA | Asheville Tourists | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 1964 | WCL | A | Gastonia Pirates | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 1965 | CL | A | Kinston Eagles | 143 | 72 | 71 | .503 | |
| 1966 | WCL | A | Gastonia Pirates | 124 | 67 | 57 | .540 | |
| 1967 | MWL | A | Clinton Pilots | 120 | 51 | 69 | .425 | |
| 1968 | MWL | A | Clinton Pilots | 121 | 54 | 67 | .446 | |
| 1969 | NYPL | Short Season A | Geneva Pirates | 73 | 27 | 46 | .370 | |
| 1970 | PL | R | Idaho Falls Angels | 70 | 44 | 26 | .629 | |
| 1971 | PL | R | Idaho Falls Angels | 70 | 36 | 34 | .514 | |
| 1972 | PL | R | Idaho Falls Angels | 72 | 27 | 45 | .375 | |
| 1973 | PL | R | Idaho Falls Angels | 71 | 23 | 48 | .324 | |
| Totals | 1742 | 846 | 896 | .486 |
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