About Eddie Collins Memorabilia & Collectibles
About Eddie Collins:
Eddie Collins (full name: Edward Trowbridge Collins Jr.; no nicknames) played rightfielder from 1939 until 1942 for the Philadelphia Athletics. He played for the Athletics from 1939 - 1942. Over 3 seasons, he played 132 games, hit 0 home runs, drove in 41 runs, and stole 4 bases. Born on November 23, 1916 in Lansdowne, PA, Collins stood 5' 10" and weighed 175 lb. He attended Episcopal Academy (Merion, PA) high school. His debut was on July 4, 1939 and he played his final game on May 26, 1942. Common misspellings of his name include Edward Trowbridge (Jr.) Eddie eddy edward Jr. Collins.