Who played bass guitar for merle haggard?

Merle Haggard's band, the Strangers, featured several musicians over the years, but one of the most notable bass Guitarists was the legendary musician, Jerry Ward. He played with Haggard during the 1970s and contributed to the distinctive sound of Haggard's music. Other musicians like Bob Morris and later, Mike McGuire, also played bass for Haggard at different times.