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By the time Speaker wrapped up his illustrious career, he held a staggering 792 doubles and maintained a stellar .345 batting average with over 3,500 hits. His defensive records solidified his reputation as the greatest defensive outfielder of all time, including all-time leadership in career assists by a center fielder with 448.
Despite the passage of time, Speaker's achievements, including three World Series championships, numerous batting titles, and defensive honors, have not been diminished. His induction into the Hall of Fame in 1937 marked a fitting tribute to his unparalleled contributions to the sport.