Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_22512 ( "Year" real, "1st Place Team" text, "2nd Place Team" text, "3rd Place Team" text, "4th Place Team" text, "Host Location" text )

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

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT("Year") FROM table_22512 WHERE "2nd Place Team" = 'Merchants, Tampico, IL'