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Wilson Collins

1889 – 1941

American baseball player

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Lived 1889 – 1941 (aged 51). Wilson Collins was an American baseball player and american football player.

Cyril Wilson Collins (May 7, 1889 – February 28, 1941) was an American backup outfielder in Major League Baseball, playing mainly at left field for the Boston Braves in the and seasons. Listed at , 165 lb., Collins batted and threw right-handed.

A native of Pulaski, Tennessee, he attended Vanderbilt University. He was a member of both the football and baseball teams there. Edwin Pope's Football's Greatest Coaches reads "A lightning-swift backfield of Lew Hardage, Wilson Collins, Ammie Sikes, and Ray Morrison pushed Vandy through 1911 with only a 9-8 loss to Michigan." The Atlanta Constitution voted it the best backfield in the South.

During the First World War, Collins was the fullback for the 1917 Camp Gordon football team.

In a two-season career, Collins was a .263 hitter (10-for-38) with five runs and one RBI in 43 games. He did not hit have any extra-base hits. In 28 outfield appearances, he committed two errors in 27 chances for a collective .926 fielding percentage.

Collins died in Knoxville, Tennessee, at the age of 51.

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Vanderbilt University
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Cyril Wilson Collins

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Wilson Collins?

American baseball player (1889-1941)

When was Wilson Collins born?

Wilson Collins was born on 7 May 1889 in Pulaski.

When did Wilson Collins die?

Wilson Collins died on 28 February 1941 in Knoxville.

What was Wilson Collins's occupation?

Wilson Collins was a baseball player and american football player.

What nationality was Wilson Collins?

Wilson Collins was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Wilson Collins

· Wikidata: Q8023019

· DBpedia: Wilson Collins

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