Terry Francona's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: August 3, 2025

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Terry Francona.

Terrence "Tito" Francona is a prominent American professional baseball manager, currently managing the Cincinnati Reds. Before this, he successfully managed the Cleveland Indians/Guardians and the Boston Red Sox, leading the latter to two World Series titles, ending their 86-year championship drought. He also managed the Philadelphia Phillies. Prior to his managerial career, Francona was a Major League Baseball player from 1981 to 1990, playing for multiple teams including the Montreal Expos, Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Indians, and Milwaukee Brewers.

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1915: Bill "Rough" Carrigan Championships

Terry Francona is only the second manager to guide two Red Sox clubs to World Series titles, the other being Bill "Rough" Carrigan, who led Boston to back-to-back championships in 1915 and 1916.

1916: New York Giants' Record

In 1916, the New York Giants set a record of 26 consecutive wins (included ties and suspended games), which was later surpassed by Francona's team.

1916: Bill "Rough" Carrigan Championships

Terry Francona is only the second manager to guide two Red Sox clubs to World Series titles, the other being Bill "Rough" Carrigan, who led Boston to back-to-back championships in 1915 and 1916.

1918: First Championship Since 1918

In 2004, Terry Francona became the manager of the Boston Red Sox and led the team to their first championship since 1918.

1980: College World Series & Golden Spikes Award

In 1980, Terry Francona's Arizona Wildcats won the College World Series, and he was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player. Francona also won the 1980 Golden Spikes Award.

1993: Southern League Manager of the Year

In 1993, Terry Francona was named Southern League Manager of the Year and Baseball America's Minor League Manager of the Year after leading Birmingham to the Southern League championship.

1995: AL East Since 1995

In 2007, Terry Francona led the Red Sox to winning the AL East for the first time since 1995

2002: Oakland Athletics' Win Streak

In 2002, the Oakland Athletics achieved a 20-game win streak, which was an American League record until Francona's team surpassed it.

2004: Red Sox Manager & First Championship

In 2004, Terry Francona became the manager of the Boston Red Sox and led the team to their first championship since 1918.

2004: Led Red Sox to World Series Win

In 2004, Terry Francona led the Red Sox to a 98–64 record, swept the Anaheim Angels in the Division Series, and overcame a 3-0 deficit against the Yankees in the ALCS, then swept the St. Louis Cardinals to win their first World Series since 1918, ending 86 years of frustration for Red Sox fans.

2007: Won AL East and World Series

In 2007, Terry Francona led the Boston Red Sox to win the AL East for the first time since 1995, swept the Angels in the Division Series, defeated the Cleveland Indians in the ALCS, and then swept the Colorado Rockies in the World Series.

2007: Second World Series with Boston

In 2007, Terry Francona secured his second World Series title as the manager of the Boston Red Sox.

October 1, 2008: Managerial Record

As of October 1, 2008, Terry Francona's career regular-season managerial record was 755–703 (.518), while his post-season record was 22–9 (.710).

November 12, 2013: American League Manager of the Year

On November 12, 2013, Terry Francona was named as the American League Manager of the Year.

October 10, 2016: Indians Clinch ALCS Berth

On October 10, 2016, Terry Francona's Cleveland Indians swept his former team, the Boston Red Sox, in the divisional series, securing a spot in the ALCS with a victory at Fenway Park.

October 19, 2016: Indians Advance to the World Series

On October 19, 2016, Francona's Indians defeated the Toronto Blue Jays, advancing to the World Series. In Game 1, the Indians beat the Chicago Cubs 6-0, extending Francona's World Series record to 9-0.

November 15, 2016: Francona Named American League Manager of the Year

On November 15, 2016, Terry Francona was named the American League Manager of the Year for the second time in his career, recognizing his successful management of the Indians.

2017: 22-Game Win Streak

During the 2017 season, Terry Francona led the Cleveland Indians to a 22-game win streak, which is the longest in American League history and the second-longest in MLB history.

2018: AL Central Title

In 2022, Francona led the Guardians to their first AL Central title since 2018.

2020: Playoff drought ends in 2022

In 2022, Francona led the Guardians to their first playoff appearance since 2020, marking the end of a two-year drought.

2021: Francona's win record

In 2021, the games that Terry Francona missed and that were managed by Hale got credited to his record, thereby making him the all-time Indians/Guardians leader in wins by a manager.

2022: Playoff Appearance and Manager of the Year Award

In 2022, Francona led the Guardians to their first playoff appearance since 2020 and their first AL Central title since 2018. He also won the 2022 American League Manager of the Year award.

July 13, 2025: Francona Earns 2,000th Win

On July 13, 2025, Terry Francona earned his 2,000th major league win when the Reds defeated the Colorado Rockies 4–2, becoming the 13th manager in MLB history to achieve this milestone.