About Rip Collins
Lived 1909 – 1969 (aged 59). Rip Collins was an American baseball player.
Robert Joseph "Rip" Collins (September 18, 1909 – April 19, 1969) was an American backup catcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Chicago Cubs and New York Yankees (1944). Collins batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
In a two-season career, Collins was a .211 hitter with one home run and 14 RBI in 50 games played.
Collins died in his hometown of Pittsburgh at the age of 59.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Rip Collins?
American baseball player (1909-1969)
When was Rip Collins born?
Rip Collins was born on 18 September 1909 in Pittsburgh.
When did Rip Collins die?
Rip Collins died on 19 April 1969 in Pittsburgh.
What was Rip Collins's occupation?
Rip Collins was a baseball player.
What nationality was Rip Collins?
Rip Collins was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Rip Collins (catcher)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rip Collins. https://biography.guide/rip-collins-baseball-player/
MLA: "Rip Collins." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/rip-collins-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Rip Collins." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/rip-collins-baseball-player/.
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