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Bill Freehan, catcher for 1968 World Series-champion Tigers, dies at
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In memoriam: Detroit Tigers great Bill Freehan passes at age 79
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Cabrera stuck at 499; Angels rally to beat Tigers 13-10
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Detroit Tigers great Bill Freehan, an 11-time All-Star, dies at 79
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Freehan, catcher on 1968 champion Detroit Tigers, dies at 79
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Bill Freehan obituary
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Zack Short homers for Detroit, but Tigers fall 13-10 to Angels
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Bill Freehan, Detroit Tigers and Michigan great, dies at 79
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Bill Freehan, catcher for 1968 World Series champion Detroit
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Bill Freehan obituary
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Former Major League-catcher and Tigers-legend Bill Freehan passed
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Tigers pay tribute to Bill Freehan, dead at age 79