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Freehan, catcher on 1968 champion Detroit Tigers, dies at 79
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Former Detroit Tigers catcher Bill Freehan dies at 79
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Detroit Tigers great Bill Freehan and member of 1968 World Series
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Cabrera stuck at 499; Angels rally to beat Tigers 13-10
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Bill Freehan, catcher on 1968 champion Detroit Tigers, dies at 79
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Detroit Tiger Legend Bill Freehan Dies at 79
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Bill Freehan, catcher on 1968 champion Detroit Tigers, dies at 79
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Cabrera stuck at 499; Angels rally to beat Tigers 13-10