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Joseph Edward Collins (born Joseph Edward Kollonige; December 3, 1922 – August 30, 1989) was an American Major League Baseball player born in Scranton, Pennsylvania. On September 25, 1948 he began his major league career playing for the New York Yankees. He played in 10 Major League seasons and seven World Series, all for the Yankees.
Joe Collins. Positions: First Baseman and Rightfielder. Bats: Left • Throws: Left. 6-0 , 185lb (183cm, 83kg) Born: December 3, 1922 in Scranton, PA. Died: August 30, 1989 in Union, NJ. Buried: Fairview Cemetery, Westfield, NJ. Debut: (Age 25-297d, 10,563rd in major league history) 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB.
- December 3, 1922
Joe Collins was a left-handed hitting outfielder who played for the New York Yankees from 1948 to 1957. He had a career batting average of .256 and a slugging percentage of .421, with 596 runs batted in and 79 home runs.
Joseph Edward Collins (born Joseph Edward Kollonige; December 3, 1922 – August 30, 1989) was an American Major League Baseball player born in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Quick Facts MLB debut, Last MLB appearance ... Close. On September 25, 1948 he began his major league career playing for the New York Yankees.
May 21, 2020 · Joe hit four World Series round trippers, all of which led to Yankees victories. This includes the pair he hit in a 6-5 win over the Brooklyn Dodgers in Game 1 of the 1955 World Series . He also homered in the second game of the 1951 Fall Classic against the New York Giants' Larry Jansen and went deep in the opening game of the of the 1953 ...
Joe Collins was a left-handed outfielder and first baseman who played for the Yankees from 1948 to 1957. He appeared in seven World Series, hitting .163 with four home runs and one RBI.
Sep 1, 1989 · Joe Collins, a first baseman for 10 years with the New York Yankees, died today at his home here. He was 66 years old. He played for the Yankees from 1948 to 1957 and was a member of six...
