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Former Detroit Tigers catcher Bill Freehan, in pictures
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The all-time Detroit Tigers team (we dare you to tell us we're wrong)
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Buster Posey, Yadier Molina and the 25 Greatest Catchers in Modern MLB History, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Ranking the Tigers: All-time catchers
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The all-time Detroit Tigers team (we dare you to tell us we're wrong)
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Freehan, catcher on 1968 champion Detroit Tigers, dies at 79
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Detroit Tigers: Bill Freehan should be in the Hall of Fame
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Bill Freehan - Cooperstown Expert
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The all-time Detroit Tigers team (we dare you to tell us we're wrong)
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Lance Parrish Archives - Vintage Detroit Collection
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Bill Freehan, longtime Detroit Tigers catcher and 11-time All-Star, dies at 79
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Bill Freehan, Detroit Tigers and Michigan great, dies at 79