Tristram E. Speaker was an iconic athlete in American sports of the early twentieth century. Originally from Texas in 1888, he was drawn to sports as a young boy and used hardship as motivation. From makeshift hometown teams, he began the journey toward lasting fame in professional baseball. During his early professional years, Speaker displayed

Speaker was widely recognized as 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 informal games with friends, he slowly shaped his skills toward lasting fame in professional baseball. In the beginning stages of his baseball jo