Gene Collins facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Gene Collins |
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| Pitcher/Outfielder | |||
| Born: January 7, 1925 Kansas City, Missouri |
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| Died: February 9, 1998 (aged 73) Detroit, Michigan |
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| 1947, for the Kansas City Monarchs | |||
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| 1961, for the Sultanes de Monterrey | |||
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Eugene Marvin Collins (born January 7, 1925 – died February 9, 1998) was an American professional baseball player. He was a talented pitcher and outfielder. Gene Collins played in several different leagues during his career. These included the Negro leagues, minor leagues, and the Mexican League. He played baseball from 1947 to 1961.
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Who Was Gene Collins?
Gene Collins was a professional baseball player. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri. He played for many different teams during his career. He was known for being able to play two important positions: pitcher and outfielder.
Starting His Baseball Journey
Gene Collins began his professional baseball career in 1947. His first team was the famous Kansas City Monarchs. This team was part of the Negro leagues. The Negro leagues were very important for Black baseball players at that time. He played with the Monarchs for two years, from 1947 to 1948.
Playing in Different Leagues
After his time with the Monarchs, Gene Collins played for other teams. One of these teams was the Omaha Rockets. He also spent a lot of his career playing in the Mexican League. This league is very popular in Mexico.
He played for several Mexican League teams:
- Rojos del Águila de Veracruz (from 1955 to 1957)
- Poza Rica Petroleros (from 1958 to 1961)
- Diablos Rojos del México (in 1961)
His last known professional season was in 1961. He finished his career playing for the Sultanes de Monterrey in the Mexican League.
Gene Collins' Legacy
Gene Collins was a left-handed player. This means he batted and threw with his left hand. He was a versatile player. Being able to pitch and play in the outfield made him a valuable asset to his teams. He passed away in 1998 in Detroit, Michigan. His career shows the journey of many baseball players from his era. They played in various leagues to continue their passion for the sport.
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Gene Collins, a talented pitcher and outfielder.
