About Bill Collins
Lived 1882 – 1961 (aged 79). Bill Collins was an American baseball player.
William Shirley Collins (March 27, 1882 – June 26, 1961) was an American outfielder in Major League Baseball.
On October 6, 1910, while playing for the Boston Doves against the Philadelphia Phillies, Collins became the first major league player to hit for the natural cycle (a single, double, triple, and home run, in that order).
In 228 games over four seasons, Collins posted a .224 batting average (173-for-773) with 91 runs, 3 home runs, 54 RBIs, 42 stolen bases and 54 bases on balls. He finished his career with an overall .967 fielding percentage playing at all three outfield positions.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Collins?
outfielder
When was Bill Collins born?
Bill Collins was born on 27 March 1882 in Chesterton.
When did Bill Collins die?
Bill Collins died on 26 June 1961 in San Bernardino.
What was Bill Collins's occupation?
Bill Collins was a baseball player.
What nationality was Bill Collins?
Bill Collins was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Collins (outfielder)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Collins. https://biography.guide/bill-collins-baseball-player-1882/
MLA: "Bill Collins." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-collins-baseball-player-1882/.
Chicago: "Bill Collins." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-collins-baseball-player-1882/.
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