In a 7-2 loss to Chicago, Indian outfielder Tris Speaker hits his 700th career double. ‘Grey Eagle’ will establish a major league mark for two-baggers, collecting 792 during his 22-year career.

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On August 11, 1926 — In a 7-2 loss to Chicago, Indian outfielder Tris Speaker hits his 700th career double. ‘Grey Eagle’ will establish a major league mark for two-baggers, collecting 792 during his 22-year career.

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