pjbear05 Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 All-star catcher for Detroit Tigers passes away from dementia at 79. 11 time All Star, 5 Golden Gloves. Catcher for Tigers during World Series win in 1968, was known for key blocking of home plate which prevented St. Louis' Lou Brock from scoring, perserving WS game win. RIP, Bill. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek19 Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 I'm sorry, to hear, see, and read this. He will be missed, and remembered. My condolences, to his family, and friends. R.I.P., Bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 All-star catcher for Detroit Tigers passes away from dementia at 79. 11 time All Star, 5 Golden Gloves. Catcher for Tigers during World Series win in 1968, was known for key blocking of home plate which prevented St. Louis' Lou Brock from scoring, perserving WS game win. RIP, Bill.I remember Bill from some of the All-Star games. Brings back memories of Curt Gowdy broadcasts. RIP, Bill. :rose: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrinx Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 Great player. I was really surprised to see he was 79! Time is flying by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 https://blogs.fangraphs.com/remembering-bill-freehan-the-thinking-mans-catcher-1941-2021/ Lengthy, thorough article on Freehan. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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