The push for the Pacers to retire Freddie Lewis' No. 14 includes voices from the past and present, here and Washington DC, even voices from the grave.

In 1985, Freddie Aguilar, then a fixture of anti-Marcos rallies with his signature, haunting rendition of "Bayan Ko," read a news story about those dying and famished children.

Freddie Mercury felt one of Queen's songs was going to be a hit because it was "different" and "current" — it just needed some work.

After Joe's introduction and a handshake, Freddie Aguilar — who died on May 27 at age 72 — was to the point and all business. "I read your Negros series, lost a night's sleep and agonized over the ...