John Edgar Collins (May 4, 1892 – December 19, 1983) was an American Major League Baseball outfielder.

Biography

He was born on May 4, 1892 in Brooklyn, New York. He played for the

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during the season. In 281 games over five seasons, Collins posted a .253 batting average (232-for-916) with 124 runs, 2

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and 63

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. He recorded a .946

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playing at all three outfield positions. He died on December 19, 1983, aged 91, in Manassas, Virginia.

References

Major League Baseball outfielders Philadelphia Athletics players Boston Braves players Pittsburgh Pirates players Baseball players from New York (state) Mansfield Brownies players New Castle Nocks players Sharon Travelers players San Antonio Bronchos players Buffalo Bisons (minor league) players Rochester Hustlers players Columbus Senators players 1892 births 1983 deaths Burials at the Cemetery of the Holy Rood {{US-baseball-outfielder-1890s-stub