Edward Trowbridge "Eddie" Collins, Sr. (May 2, 1887 - March 25, 1951), nicknamed "Cocky", was a Major League Baseball player from 1906 to 1930. Under the win shares statistical rating system created by baseball historian and analyst Bill James, Collins was the best second baseman of all time. He is also ninth on the all-time hit list. A native of Millerton, New York, Collins was known for his steady bat and speed. Wikipedia
E ddie Collins (American baseball star, 1887-1951) played baseball for 25 years in the major leagues, a 20 th century record for position players. www.cycleback.com/eddiecollins.html
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