Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.

### Instruction:
How many years was the 2nd place team merchants, tampico, il?

### Inputs:
table_name: table, columns: ['Year', '1st Place Team', '2nd Place Team', '3rd Place Team', '4th Place Team', 'Host Location']

### Response:
SELECT COUNT Year FROM table WHERE 2nd Place Team = Merchants, Tampico, IL