Position: Second Baseman
Bats: Left • Throws: Right
5-9, 175lb (175cm, 79kg)
Born: May 2, 1887 in Millerton, NY us
Died: March 25, 1951 in Boston, MA
Buried: Linwood Cemetery, Weston, MA
High School: Washington Irving HS (Tarrytown, NY)
School: Columbia University (New York, NY)
Debut:
September 17, 1906
(Age 19-138d,
2,887th in major league history)
vs. CHW 4 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 1 SB
Last Game:
August 5, 1930
(Age 43-095d)
vs. BOS 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1939.
(Voted by BBWAA on 213/274 ballots)
View Eddie Collins's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1908 season
Full Name: Edward Trowbridge Collins
Nicknames: Cocky
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Relatives: Father of Eddie Collins
Career
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1928 Fielding Game Log (as 2B)