The Berkshire Brewers were a

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team that operated in 1976. They played in the Eastern League. They were affiliated with the

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. After that season, they moved to

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, where they took the nickname the

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Future Major League Berkshire Brewers

* Dick Davis * Greg Erardi * Gary Holle * Dan Thomas *

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* Greg Erardi *

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Berkshire Brewers with previous Major League experience

* Lafayette Currence *

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