About Zip Collins
Lived 1892 – 1983 (aged 91). Zip Collins was an American baseball player.
John Edgar Collins (May 4, 1892 – December 19, 1983) was an American Major League Baseball outfielder.
Biography He was born on May 4, 1892, in Brooklyn, New York. He played for the Pittsburgh Pirates during the and seasons, the Boston Braves from to , and the Philadelphia Athletics during the season.
In 281 games over five seasons, Collins posted a .253 batting average (232-for-916) with 124 runs, 2 home runs and 63 RBI. He recorded a .946 fielding percentage playing at all three outfield positions.
He died on December 19, 1983, aged 91, in Manassas, Virginia.
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Who was Zip Collins?
American baseball player
When was Zip Collins born?
Zip Collins was born on 4 May 1892 in Brooklyn.
When did Zip Collins die?
Zip Collins died on 19 December 1983 in Manassas.
What was Zip Collins's occupation?
Zip Collins was a baseball player.
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Zip Collins was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Zip Collins. https://biography.guide/zip-collins/
MLA: "Zip Collins." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/zip-collins/.
Chicago: "Zip Collins." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/zip-collins/.
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