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Gladewater’s seven‑field youth complex anchors baseball; Bears legacy still resonates
The Gladewater Youth Sports Complex at 1006 E Pacific Ave houses seven fields serving Gladewater and nearby Union Grove, making it the area’s hub for youth baseball and softball [1][2].The facility supports organized leagues and regular tournament play, giving local families a dependable home base throughout the season [1][2].Baseball runs deep here. The Gladewater Bears’ story includes alumni who reached the majors, among them John Burrows, Vallie Eaves, L. D. Meyer, George Milstead, and Otho Nitcholas [3].Between the modern complex and the Bears’ lineage, Gladewater’s pipeline from youth fields to higher levels remains a point of pride [1][3].