
Hall of Fame outfielder Harry Hooper played with catcher Bill Carrigan in Boston from 1909 through 1916. In fact, Carrigan was the player-manager of the Sox for four of those years.
When Hooper was asked to identify his all-time team, he selected Carrigan as both the catcher and the manager. Most of Hooper’s picks were former teammates; all from from Hooper’s era.
Hall of Fame pitcher Walter Johnson as Hooper’s choice as the right-handed pitcher while fellow Cooperstown man Eddie Collins was the the pick at second base.
From there, Hooper goes to his teammates. In addition to Carrigan, Hooper picks Dutch Leonard as his right-handed pitcher, and his teammates from the Golden Outfield, Duffy Lewis and Hall of Famer Tris Speaker.
Hooper’s responses here are just two of eight replies to a fan’s questioning. The others include his thoughts on being a Hall of Famer, how he’ll be remembered, and the Black Sox scandal. Those an be seen on by clicking here.