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Edward Trowbridge Collins Sr. (May 2, 1887 – March 25, 1951), nicknamed "Cocky", was an American professional baseball player, manager and executive. He played as a second baseman in Major League Baseball from 1906 to 1930 for the Philadelphia Athletics and Chicago White Sox .

Collins is one of only five players in history with more than 500 steals and a .400 on-base percentage. Collins was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1939. He passed away March 25, 1951.

Eddie Collins (born May 2, 1887, Millerton, N.Y., U.S.—died March 25, 1951, Boston, Mass.) was an American professional baseball player who was one of the most proficient hitters and base stealers in the sport’s history.

Jan 4, 2012 · An excellent place-hitter, slick fielder, and brainy baserunner, Eddie Collins epitomized the style of play that made the Deadball Era unique. At the plate, the 5-foot-9, 175-pound left-handed batter possessed a sharp batting eye, and aimed to hit outside pitches to the opposite field and trick deliveries back through the box.

Jan 11, 2025 · Eddie Collins’ speed and intelligence on the basepaths were legendary. He stole 744 bases during his career, ranking among the all-time leaders in MLB history. Collins was known not only for his raw speed but also for his ability to read pitchers and take advantage of defensive lapses.

May 21, 2020 · Eddie is the only man in MLB history to play twelve seasons for two different teams. He is also one of 29 men to play in four decades. He finished his career among many of the all-time leaderboards, playing 2,826 games with 1,821 runs scored, 3,315 hits, a .333 average and a .424 on base percentage.

Jun 24, 2024 · Born on May 2, 1887, in Millerton, New York, Collins was a versatile second baseman who played from 1906 to 1930, predominantly for the Philadelphia Athletics and later the Chicago White Sox. His career spanned an impressive 25 years, marked by an extraordinary mastery of both offensive and defensive aspects of the game.