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Eddie Collins

baseball player

Edward Trowbridge Collins Sr. (May 2, 1887 – March 25, 1951), nicknamed "Cocky", was an American professional baseball player, manager and executive. He played as a second baseman in Major League Baseball from 1906 to 1930 for the Philadelphia Athletics and Chicago White Sox. A graduate of Columbia University, Collins holds major league career records in several categories and is among the top few players in several other categories. In 1925, Collins became just the sixth person to join the 3,000 hit club – and the last for the next 17 seasons. His 47 career home runs are the fewest of any player with 3,000 hits. Collins is the only non-Yankee to win five or more World Series titles with the same club as a player. He is also the only player to have been a member of all five World Series championships won by the Athletics during the franchise's time in Philadelphia.

Collins coached and managed in the major leagues after retiring as a player. He also served as general manager of the Boston Red Sox. In 1939, Collins was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Notable For

American baseball player

Eddie Collins's Historical Timeline

  1. Playing as "Sullivan," Columbia University junior Eddie Collins debuts with the A's

    Playing as "Sullivan," Columbia University junior Eddie Collins debuts with the A's

  2. Philadelphia second baseman Eddie Collins becomes the only player in MLB history to steal six bases in one game for a se

    Philadelphia second baseman Eddie Collins becomes the only player in MLB history to steal six bases in one game for a second time as the A's beat the St. Louis Browns 8-2

  3. Future Baseball Hall of Fame second baseman Eddie Collins is released as Chicago White Sox player/manager; replaced by a

    Future Baseball Hall of Fame second baseman Eddie Collins is released as Chicago White Sox player/manager; replaced by another future HOF'er catcher Ray Schalk

  4. Eddie Collins dies

    Eddie Collins baseball player, known for american baseball player, died on 1951-03-25. Edward Trowbridge Collins Sr.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Eddie Collins born?
Eddie Collins was born on 1887-03-25.
What is Eddie Collins known for?
American baseball player
What historical events involved Eddie Collins?
Eddie Collins was involved in 4 recorded historical events, including Playing as "Sullivan," Columbia University junior Eddie Collins debuts with the A's, Philadelphia second baseman Eddie Collins becomes the only player in MLB history to steal six bases in one game for a se, Future Baseball Hall of Fame second baseman Eddie Collins is released as Chicago White Sox player/manager; replaced by a.
When did Eddie Collins die?
Eddie Collins died on 1951-01-01.

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