Shano Collins

Played For
Chicago White Sox (1910-1918)
Boston Red Sox (1921-1925)

Managed
Boston Red Sox (1931-1932)

Description
"Honest, faithful, and straight beyond question... it will be a real loss when he decides to retire." — The Sporting News, September 16, 1920

Born
John Francis Collins was born on December 4, 1885, in Charlestown, MA.

Died
September 10, 1955, Newton, MA

Batted:  Right
Threw:  Right

Primary Position:  OF

Primary Team:  CHA

Major League Debut
April 21, 1910

Nine Other Players Who Debuted in 1910
Max Carey
Jake Daubert
Roger Peckinpaugh
Shano Collins
Duffy Lewis
Eddie Foster
Chick Gandil
Ray Caldwell
Hank Gowdy

Hall of Fame Voting Year Election Votes Pct 1937 BBWAA 1 .5%

Post-Season Appearances
1917 World Series
1919 World Series

Notes
White Sox fans held "Shano Collins Day" at Comiskey Park in early September, 1920. Among the many gifts his admiring public gave him: $2,500, a plaque inscribed with his years of service to the team, and a painting.

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