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@ The Gladewater Museum

Gladewater Bears, 1936 Minor League Pennant Winner, R. W. Dick Burnett, owner

In 1948, Gladewater Oilman, R.W. Burnett, purchased the Texas Rebels and promptly renamed the team the Eagles.

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Gladewater Bears, 1936 Minor League Pennant Winner, R. W. Dick Burnett, owner In 1948, Gladewater Oilman, R.W. Burnett, purchased the Texas Rebels and promptly renamed the team the Eagles.

Wyche Drug (Originally Day Drug) The beautiful display cabinets seen in this picture are now a part of the Gladewater Museum.

Bear Football Team Members with Former Coack Jack Hanna at a 1952 School Reunion Gladewater Tx. In 1978, Jack Hanna was inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.

Our Historic Gladewater Museum

Located at the corner of W. Pacific & Dean, our volunteers are always ready to give a tour and share with visitors our city's 150-year history.

Our museum would also welcome your support by becoming a member or making a donation. See button below for ways to support us.
MEMBERSHIP & DONATIONS
- WHAT WHERE AND WHY Street Names & Why
- OIL & GAS HISTORY EXHIBITS That Corner Station & More
- ROOM FULL OF MUSIC HISTORY Elvis, Johnny Cash & More
- OUR SCHOOL EXHIBITS Our Alma Maters & More
- GLADEWATER ROUND-UP RODEO ANNEX The Gladewater Annual Round-Up Rodeo is an event that began in 1938. It is held annually in June. Visit the Rodeo Annex to view historical rodeo exhibits.
- VISITOR RESEARCH ROOM Shepperd Texan Collection, Family Genealogy & More
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