Zip Collins


John Edgar Collins 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 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.