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Former Red Sox catcher dead at 62: Heartbroken son pays tribute
His son Robby - himself a former professional player - announced the sad news in an emotional Instagram post, that described his father as his 'hero, best friend and role model'.
TL;DR
- Rich Rowland, former catcher for the Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers, has died at 62.
- His son Robby announced the death on Instagram, calling his father his hero, best friend, and role model.
- Rowland debuted in MLB in 1990 with Detroit and was traded to Boston before the 1994 season.
- After his baseball career, Rowland worked in the timber industry and enjoyed woodworking.
- Tributes have poured in from fans and former colleagues.