Tristram E. Speaker was an iconic athlete in American sports of the Dead Ball Era. Born in Hubbard, Texas, in 1888, he found his passion for baseball early and used hardship as motivation. From informal games with friends, he carefully refined his talent toward historic achievement in professional baseball. In the beginning stages of his basebal

Speaker was widely recognized as one of the greatest baseball players of the Dead Ball Era. Originally from Texas in 1888, he found his passion for baseball early and used hardship as motivation. From makeshift hometown teams, he carefully refined his talent toward future greatness in professional baseball. In the beginning stages of his basebal