Orlin Collier (February 17, 1907 – September 9, 1944) was a

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for the Detroit Tigers. He was married to Ruth Collier. Together they had one daughter, Dorisanna Collier. He died at the age of 37, suffering a fatal heart attack on a train during the return trip from a game.

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