Tris Speaker Autographed Document, Signed Twice HOF
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:5340844 |
Deals with the by Laws of the Kansas City Blues Baseball Club. Also signed by four other members. Speaker signs boldly as secretary of the meeting on the last page middle left portion alone and in the lower right portion with other affiliates of the club. Each page measures aprox 9 x 11. Undated but likely signed in the 1930's. In 1933 Speaker became part owner and manager of the Blues and later the team's secretary. One of the most hi...ghly regarded hitters and outfielders of his time, he won the 1912 MVP award and throughout his career led the league in several offensive categories. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1937.
Document was purchased directly from Jim Stinson, one of the most reputable autograph dealers in the hobby.