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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: September 18, 1909 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | |
| Died: April 19, 1969 (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 | |
| Teams | |
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.