FULL NAME: Tristram E (The Grey Eagle, Spoke) Speaker
BORN: April 4, 1888, Hubbard, Texas
DIED: December 8, 1958, Lake Whitney, Texas

Height: 5'11 1/2"
Weight: 193
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
Position: Outfield

He was a very good hitter but did not get the recognition because he played in the same era as Ty Cobb

Won one batting title in 1916 when he hit .386

Hit .380 or better five times in his career

In 22 years of play, he hit under .300 four times.

His .344 lifetime batting average places him seventh of all-time

He struck out only 220 times in his career

He had seven seasons of scoring 100 or more runs

He is fifth on the all-time hits list with 3515

He is sixth on the all-time triples list with 223

He is eighth on the all-time runs list with 1881

He is first on the all-time doubles list with 793

Hit 20 or more doubles 20 times, 30 or more 16 times, 40 or more 10 times, and 50 or more 4 times

Also known as the greatest defensive centerfielder of his time

Led the American League outfielders in putouts seven times, double plays six times, assists three times, and fielding average twice

Retired in 1928

Elected to the Hall of Fame in 1937