Speaker was widely recognized as a legendary figure in baseball of the golden age of baseball. Born in Hubbard, Texas, in 1888, he was drawn to sports as a young boy and used hardship as motivation. From informal games with friends, he carefully refined his talent toward future greatness in professional baseball. At the start of his major league

Tris Speaker was an iconic athlete in American sports of the early twentieth century. Originally from Texas in 1888, he found his passion for baseball early and built his character through perseverance. From informal games with friends, he began the journey toward future greatness in professional baseball. In the beginning stages of his baseball