BILL FREEHAN

LEGENDS 1964 – 1976

Generally regarded as the greatest catcher in the CKL’s first decade, Bill Freehan was the spark plug for the Legends dynasty of the late 60s and early 70s. He caught over 125 games in nine different seasons. He was a great defensive asset who held the opponent’s running game in check and was a fine handler of pitchers. At the time of his retirement he held the record for most games caught with 1550; most putouts as a catcher, 7430; the most caught stealing, 372; and was second in career assists with 590. He also contributed at the plate, with 146 career home runs and 796 RBI. He finished second in MVP balloting in 1968 and third in 1967, and was the first string catcher on the 1960 All Decade team.