Former Red Sox, Tigers catcher Rich Rowland dies at 62
Rich Rowland, who played six Major League seasons from 1990–95, died at age 62, his son Robby announced.
Former MLB catcher Rich Rowland has died at age 62, his son Robby announced.
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