[3] In the first modern World Series in 1903, he caught every inning of every game for Boston, helping his team win the championship.

[1] In a 16-season major league career, Criger batted .221—collecting 709 hits in 3202 at bats—with 11 home runs and 342 RBIs.

[1] Although never a major star, Criger received votes for the Baseball Hall of Fame in four years of balloting (1936–1939).

[6] Criger served as coach of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish baseball team in early 1907,[7] until he had to report to Boston's spring training in mid-March.

[8] Born in February 1872 in Indiana, Criger died in May 1934 in Tucson, Arizona; he was survived by his wife, one daughter, and five sons.