Red Sox to honor Mainer Carrigan

LEWISTON – The Lewiston native whose record of most postseason wins by a Boston Red Sox manager was eclipsed this week by Terry Francona will be enshrined next month in the Red Sox Hall of Fame.

Bill Carrigan, dubbed by reporters as “Old Rough,” piloted the Sox to consecutive World Series victories in 1915 and 1916.

“He was one of the most important managers in Red Sox history,” said Bob Pacios, an amateur historian who helped create the Auburn-Lewiston Sports Hall of Fame.

The Red Sox Hall of Fame was established in 1995 to recognize the careers of outstanding former team members. Candidates are chosen by a 15-member selection committee comprised of Red Sox broadcasters and executives, members of the media and representatives from The Sports Museum of New England and the BoSox Club.

Carrigan, who died in 1969, will be enshrined alongside modern players such as Dennis Eckersley and Wade Boggs.

In his day, Carrigan was depicted in newspaper cartoons highlighting his fights at home plate with Ty Cobb of the Detroit Tigers, who was known for his savage play.

Carrigan’s name came up during Tuesday’s telecast of Game 3 of the World Series. Until that win, he had been tied with Francona for most victories by a Boston manager in postseason play.