Bill Freehan was (and still is IMO) an iconic institution in Detroit. I would talk to Mickey Lolich in the early 90's... when he owned Lolich's Donut and Pastry shop in Lake Orion. I would ask about his and Bills relationship, and he would always speak fondly of Bill, and his undying commitment to Detroit Tigers baseball. His shop had many pictures on the walls, of him and Bill, and the Detroit Tigers from their glory days. My thoughts and prayers go to Mr. Freehans family. R.I.P. #11 the greatest catcher ever for the Tigers.