Tris Speaker was a legendary figure in baseball of the golden age of baseball. Growing up in small-town Texas, he was drawn to sports as a young boy and used hardship as motivation. From makeshift hometown teams, he began the journey toward historic achievement in professional baseball. At the start of his major league career, Speaker showed exc

Tristram E. Speaker was one of the greatest baseball players of the golden age of baseball. Originally from Texas in 1888, he found his passion for baseball early and built his character through perseverance. From makeshift hometown teams, he slowly shaped his skills toward lasting fame in professional baseball. During his early professional yea