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Tris Speaker (1888–1958)

Actor

Trivia:

He was involved in a gambling scandal with Hall of Famer Ty Cobb in 1926. Though there was no proof of Speaker's culpability, he was forced to resign his position as player-manager with the Indians. See more trivia »

Born:

Tristram E. Speaker
in Hubbard, Texas, USA

Died:

(age 70) in Lake Whitney, Texas, USA

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1949 The Kid from Cleveland
Tris Speaker - Cleveland Indians Coach
 
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1915 1915 World's Championship Series (documentary)
Himself (Boston Red Sox Outfielder)
 
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2010 A Hall for Heroes: The Inaugural Hall of Fame Induction of 1939 (TV documentary)
Himself (archive sound)
 
2009 Prime 9 (TV series)
 
2006 DHL Presents Major League Baseball Hometown Heroes (TV mini-series documentary)
Himself
 
2001 Boston Red Sox: 100 Years of Baseball History (video documentary)
Himself
 
2000 ESPN SportsCentury (TV series documentary)
 
1990 Babe Ruth: The Man, the Myth, the Legend (video short)
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Personal Details

Publicity Listings:

2 Print Biographies  | See more »

Height:

5' 11½" (1.82 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

The American boy starts swinging the bat about as soon as he can lift one. See more »

Trivia:

He was involved in a gambling scandal with Hall of Famer Ty Cobb in 1926. Though there was no proof of Speaker's culpability, he was forced to resign his position as player-manager with the Indians. See more »

Nickname:

Grey Eagle See more »

Star Sign:

Aries