Arguably he won the 1968 World Series for us, with the great help of left fielder Willie Horton. Horton's quick, accurate throw beat Cardinals speedster Lou Brock to home in Game Five. Freehan took it and blocked the plate, preventing St. Louis from adding on to their lead while switching the momentum in the Series to Detroit.
I have an 8 x 11 of that play. It means that much to me and to all Tigers fans. Freehan's number 11 shows proudly to the camera as Brock tries to get his foot in safely. And you know what? Brock is still out.
Al Kaline will always be my hero, yet all those 1968 Detroit Tigers still hold my heart. Godspeed Bill Freehan.
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