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Why Bill Freehan's No. 11 means so much in College World Series

Michigan baseball head coach Erik Bakich talks about the team advancing to the College World Series finals, June 21, 2019. Anthony Fenech, Detroit Free Press

OMAHA, Neb. — A few years ago, while forging a new path, Harrison Salter had a question.

It caught his parents off-guard — and it might have been more of a statement — but his future coach sat back in his chair, and soon, they were all crying.

From what Harrison said — either, “Can I wear No. 11?” or “The only way I’ll come is if I can wear No.