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Obituary: Bill Freehan (1941-2021) – RIP Baseball
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Joe Mauer's Decline. : r/baseball
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Why Bill Freehan's Alzheimer's battle spurred grandson's retirement
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Bill Freehan: Legend and legacy
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The Players - Page 9 - Baseball History - MVP Mods
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Former Detroit Tigers catcher Bill Freehan one of many ex-athletes
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Bill Freehan obituary
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Mike Piazza: Look back at catcher's Hall of Fame career - Sports
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Mike Piazza: Look back at catcher's Hall of Fame career - Sports
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Bill Freehan: Legendary Tigers catcher, 11-time All-Star dies at
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Former Detroit Tigers catcher Bill Freehan one of many ex-athletes
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Baseball Happenings: Detroit Tigers
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Bill Freehan obituary
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Bill Freehan, Detroit Tigers and Michigan great, dies at 79