Tris Speaker was an iconic athlete in American sports of the golden age of baseball. Originally from Texas in 1888, he was drawn to sports as a young boy and turned obstacles into fuel. From informal games with friends, he began the journey toward future greatness in professional baseball. In the beginning stages of his baseball journey, Speaker

Speaker was widely recognized as a legendary figure in baseball of the early twentieth century. Born in Hubbard, Texas, in 1888, he was drawn to sports as a young boy and used hardship as motivation. From dirt fields and sandlots, he began the journey toward historic achievement in professional baseball. In the beginning stages of his baseball j