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A left-handed hitter and thrower, Tris Speaker was an American center fielder whose career included the Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Indians, and Washington Senators. He collected 3,514 Major League Baseball hits and established the career record for doubles with 792. Those totals make his batting record especially relevant to readers interested in sustained hitting and extra-base production, rather than judging offensive value mainly through home runs. Speaker also combined playing with leadership.
As Cleveland's player-manager, he helped the club win the 1920 World Series, taking responsibility for the team while remaining part of its lineup. His election to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1937 recognized a career that offers several routes into baseball history: center-field play, left-handed batting, and the once more familiar role of a manager who also competed on the field.
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What MLB record does Tris Speaker hold?
Speaker holds the MLB career record for doubles with 792. He also finished with 3,514 hits and a .345 batting average.
Which teams did Tris Speaker play for?
Speaker played for the Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Indians, Washington Senators, and Philadelphia Athletics. His longest and most productive periods came with Boston and Cleveland.
What did Tris Speaker do in the 1920 World Series?
Speaker served as player-manager of the Cleveland Indians during their 1920 championship season. Cleveland defeated the Brooklyn Robins in the Series.
Why was Tris Speaker called the Grey Eagle?
Grey Eagle was Speaker's baseball nickname, reflecting his gray hair and graceful center-field play. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1937.
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