Bill Carrigan Essentials

Positions:
Bats: R Throws: R
69 Weight: 175
Born: 10 22, 1883 in Lewiston, ME USA
Died: 7 8 1969 in Lewiston, ME USA
Debut: 7/7/1906
Last Game: 9/30/1916
Full Name: William Francis Carrigan

Carrigan was a dependable platoon catcher who took over a dissension-torn defending World Champion Red Sox team in 1913 as playing manager. He could not set things right until 1914, when he brought the team home second. In 1915 and 1916, with Babe Ruth added to his pitching rotation, Carrigan led Boston to two World Championships.

Carrigan quit at the peak of his success to become a banker in his native Maine. He made a surprise return as Red Sox manager in 1927, but the results were disastrous. The team finished last three straight seasons. While there was an absence of talent, it was also evident that the conservative Carrigan was out of his element in the free-swinging, lively-ball era.

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July 3, 1915

The Red Sox split with the A’s, losing the first game, 7 – 3, before taking the nitecap, 11 – 0. Jack Barry makes his first appearance for the Sox, playing the final two innings against his old mates.

October 9, 1916

Babe Ruth outpitches Sherry Smith of the Brooklyn Robins as the Boston Red Sox win the longest World Series game, 2 – 1, in 14 innings.

January 6, 1917

With Bill Carrigan reaffirming his decision to leave the Boston Red Sox, shortstop Jack Barry is named the team’s new manager.

November 10, 2004

9 Players are inducted into the Red Sox Hall of Fame including Wade Boggs and Dennis Eckersley