Tristram E. Speaker (April 4, 1888 in Hubbard, Texas - December 8, 1958 in Lake Whitney, Texas), nicknamed “Spoke” (a play on his last name) and “Grey Eagle” (for his prematurely graying hair), was an American baseball player known as one of the best offensive and defensive center fielders in history. Speaker was elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame during the second year of voting, along with Nap Lajoie and Cy Young. 1937. The first induction ceremony took place in June, 1939.