The Bend Bandits were a minor league baseball team located in Bend, Oregon. The team played in the independent

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, and was not affiliated with any

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team. Their home stadium was Vince Genna Stadium. The Bandits were founded in 1995 and ceased operations in 2000, though their last season was in 1998. Their mascot was Rowdy the Rebel Raccoon.

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