Rip Collins (catcher)

For the pitcher, see Rip Collins (pitcher).

Robert Joseph "Rip" Collins (September 18, 1909 – April 19, 1969) was an American backup catcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Chicago Cubs (1940) and New York Yankees (1944). Collins batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Rip Collins
Catcher
Born: (1909-09-18)September 18, 1909 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Died: April 19, 1969(1969-04-19) (aged 59) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 28, 1940, for the Chicago Cubs
Last MLB appearance
September 30, 1944, for the New York Yankees
Stats at Baseball Reference
Teams
Chicago Cubs (1940) New York Yankees (1944)

In a two-season career, Collins was a .211 hitter with one home run and 14 RBI in 50 games played.

Collins died in his hometown of Pittsburgh at the age of 59.

External links

• Baseball Reference