About Albin Collins
Lived 1927 – 2006 (aged 78). Albin Collins was an American american football player.
Albin Harrell "Rip" Collins (September 27, 1927 – April 9, 2006) was an American professional football player who was a halfback and punter in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) and the National Football League (NFL). Collins played college football for the LSU Tigers and was selected by the New York Bulldogs in the 6th round of the 1949 NFL draft. Collins played for the Chicago Hornets (AAFC), Baltimore Colts (NFL) (1950), and the Green Bay Packers (NFL) (1951).
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Albin Collins?
American football player (1927-2006)
When was Albin Collins born?
Albin Collins was born on 27 September 1927 in Baton Rouge.
When did Albin Collins die?
Albin Collins died on 9 April 2006 in Houston.
What was Albin Collins's occupation?
Albin Collins was an american football player.
What nationality was Albin Collins?
Albin Collins was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Albin Collins. https://biography.guide/albin-collins/
MLA: "Albin Collins." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/albin-collins/.
Chicago: "Albin Collins." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/albin-collins/.
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