Jimmy Collins: Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 1945

Born: January 16, 1870

Debut: April 19, 1895 (Boston Beaneaters)

He emerged as a pioneer in defense at third base.

1895: Loaned to Louisville Colonels

1896: Returned to Boston

1897: Beaneaters win Pennant

1898: Won Home Run crown (15)

1898: Beaneaters win Pennant

1901: Jumped to the Red Sox

1901-06: Managed the Red Sox (455-376 record)

1903: Won World Series

1904: Won Pennant, but Giants refused to play the World Series

1907: Traded from Boston to the Philadelphia A’s

1908: Retired

Died: March 6, 1943

1945: Elected to Hall of Fame (Old Timer’s ballot)

Accomplishments:
1903 World Champion

Played on four pennant winners (Only one World Series)

.294 career hitter

65 home runs

983 RBI

1999 hits

100+ runs scored: 4x

30+ doubles: 4x

42 doubles (1901)

10+ triples: 6x

1898 HR champ (15)

100+ RBI: 2x

23 steals (1903)

426 walks-267 strikeouts

.400 OBP (1897)

Led league in total bases with 286 (1898)

Led league in games played in 1900 (142)

Postseason (1903 World Series): .250, 1 HR, 3 RBI

Managerial Record:
455-376 (.548) with 2 pennants and 1 Championship