Tris Speaker Correspondence Collection

Collection

Identifier: MSSP_0006

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Content Description

A group of six letters written to recently resigned Cleveland Indians player-manager Tris Speaker in 1926. The correspondence expresses support in the wake of newspaper revelations that former pitcher Emil John "Dutch" Leonard had accused Speaker and Ty Cobb of fixing and betting on a game in 1919. Five of the letters are from fans, and the sixth letter is from former player George Stovall.

Dates

Creation: 1926

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