The Denver Bears brought professional baseball to the Mile High City, becoming one of the most celebrated teams in minor league history. From their early days in the Western League to championship success in the American Association, the Bears played with altitude and attitude, thrilling fans at Bears Stadium, which would later become Mile High Stadium. The team’s long list of notable alumni includes Hall of Famer Andre Dawson, as well as Tony Oliva and Tim Raines, who all passed through Denver during its affiliation with the New York Yankees, Houston Astros, and later the Montreal Expos. For decades, the Bears embodied the spirit of Denver. Their story remains a cornerstone of baseball’s western frontier.