Tris Speaker

American baseball player (1888-1958)
Person human Q1205542
Tris Speaker
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Tris Speaker

Summary

Tris Speaker is a human[1]. Born in Texas[2], he… he was born on April 4, 1888[3]. He died in Texas[4]. He died on December 8, 1958[5]. He worked as a baseball player[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Tris Speaker's place of birth was Texas[2].
  • Tris Speaker passed away in Texas[4].
  • Tris Speaker was born on April 4, 1888[3].
  • Tris Speaker died on December 8, 1958[5].
  • Burial took place at Fairview Cemetery[8].
  • Tris Speaker held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Tris Speaker's professions included baseball player[6].
  • Tris Speaker was educated at Texas Wesleyan University[10].
  • Tris Speaker received the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame[11].
  • Tris Speaker is recorded as male[12].
  • Tris Speaker's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Tris Speaker's member of sports team is recorded as Boston Red Sox[14].
  • Tris Speaker's member of sports team is recorded as Cleveland Guardians[15].
  • Tris Speaker's member of sports team is recorded as Minnesota Twins[16].
  • Tris Speaker's league or competition is recorded as Major League Baseball[17].
  • Tris Speaker's Commons category is recorded as Tris Speaker[18].
  • Tris Speaker's position played on team / speciality is recorded as center fielder[19].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[20].
  • Tris Speaker's sport is recorded as baseball[21].
  • Tris Speaker's family name is recorded as Speaker[22].
  • Tris Speaker's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[23].
  • Tris Speaker's country for sport is recorded as United States[24].
  • Tris Speaker's start of work period is recorded as September 14, 1907[25].
  • Tris Speaker's end of work period is recorded as August 30, 1928[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Tris Speaker was born in Texas[2]. He was born on April 4, 1888[3].

Education

Tris Speaker's education included a stint at Texas Wesleyan University[10].

Career and Affiliations

Tris Speaker worked as a baseball player[6].

Recognition

Tris Speaker received the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame[11].

Death and Burial

Tris Speaker died on December 8, 1958[5]. He passed away in Texas[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[20]. He is buried at Fairview Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Tris Speaker has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was Tris Speaker born?

Tris Speaker's place of birth was Texas[2].

Where did Tris Speaker die?

Tris Speaker passed away in Texas[4].

What did Tris Speaker do for work?

Tris Speaker worked as baseball player[6].

Where did Tris Speaker go to school?

Tris Speaker was educated at Texas Wesleyan University[10].

What awards did Tris Speaker receive?

Honors received include Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . ESPN Major League Baseball. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . MLB.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [27] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 22d ago · LccnBot bot · 2026-06-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame
    Member of sports team Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Guardians, Minnesota Twins
    Manner of death natural causes
    Family name Speaker
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