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January 9, 2017

Lionel Freedman, World Hickory Open founder, 1934-2017

By Jim Davis / January 9, 2017

Lionel Freedman, Founder of the World Hickory Open, passed away earlier today, Monday, Jan. 9, 2017. He was 83. Mr. […]

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