About Hope Collins
Lived 1904 – 1980 (aged 75). Hope Collins was an australian rules football player.
Hope Henry Collins (20 August 1904 – 1 April 1980) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Richmond in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
His sole VFL match was in Round 1, 1930. He was injured during the third quarter, and substituted off for Ralph Empey at three quarter time, in what was the first 19th man substitution in VFL history following the introduction of the rule that year.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Hope Collins?
Australian rules footballer (1904-1980)
When was Hope Collins born?
Hope Collins was born on 20 August 1904 in Carisbrook.
When did Hope Collins die?
Hope Collins died on 1 April 1980 in Ballarat.
What was Hope Collins's occupation?
Hope Collins was an australian rules football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hope Collins. https://biography.guide/hope-collins/
MLA: "Hope Collins." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/hope-collins/.
Chicago: "Hope Collins." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/hope-collins/.
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