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 turned obstacles into fuel. From dirt fields and sandlots, he began the journey toward historic achievement in professional baseball. At the start of his major league career, Speaker displayed n

Tristram E. Speaker was one of the greatest baseball players of the Dead Ball Era. Originally from Texas in 1888, he found his passion for baseball early and turned obstacles into fuel. From informal games with friends, he slowly shaped his skills toward future greatness in professional baseball. At the start of his major league career, Speaker