This distinguished card from the Helmar T3 series honors catcher and manager Bill
Carrigan of the Boston Americans (Red Sox). Artist Natali Valiukevich presents Carrigan in
a relaxed yet alert stance, the soft orange glow of sunset behind him evoking the early
ballparks of the 1910s. The finely rendered folds of his cream uniform and the subtle
modeling of light on his face demonstrate Valiukevich’s ability to merge classic realism
with nostalgic atmosphere. The composition suggests both authority and warmth,
befitting one of the leaders of the early Red Sox dynasty.

Bill Carrigan was a respected catcher and field general who guided the Boston Red Sox
to back-to-back World Series championships in 1915 and 1916 as player-manager.
A steady receiver and smart strategist, Carrigan handled some of the era’s great
pitching staffs, including that of Babe Ruth. His leadership and calm under pressure
made him one of baseball’s most admired figures of the Deadball Era, remembered for
his contribution to the Red Sox’s early dominance.

Original watercolor painting by Natalia Valiukevich.