​Hometown of
Tris Speaker
(1888 - 1958) 

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Marker Text: A legend in his own time, Tris Speaker was born, educated and buried here. Known as the Grey Eagle, he was the first Texan named to National Baseball Hall of Fame. First man elevated to Texas Sports Hall of Fame.
    Was on Boston's 1912 and 1915 World Series winning teams. Managed Cleveland Indians in their first pennant win, 1920.
     At 18 began professional play at $50 a month. Became a smart, able businessman. Never wasted big money of playing career.
​    Always "came home" to Hubbard. Here he was lifetime member of volunteer fire department. (1966) 

Marker No: 9415

Aluminum 18 x 28 Subject Marker 

Geographic:  118 N Magnolia Ave, Hubbard

 118 N Magnolia Avenue, Hubbard