The 1945 Camp Beale Bears football team represented the

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's Camp Beale near

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during the

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. Led by head coach

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, the Bears compiled a record of 6–1–2. Chris Brady, Al Klotz, and Sebastian Passanisi were assistant coaches for the team.

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played for the Bears. Camp Beale ranked 153rd among the nation's college and service teams in the final

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