R.I.P. Bill Freehan

The great Detroit Tigers catcher passed away at 79.

The enduring image of him in my mind is catching the last out of the 1968 World Series on a foul popup and then picking up pitcher Mickey Lolich (who was not slim) in celebration.

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OldSchool · 61-69, M

And references to other Tiger players take nothing away from Freehan’s value to the team. No one would take exception to his importance to their success!