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Collins was the second baseman for successive Brooklyn pennant winners (American Association in 1889, NL in 1890). He led the AA in doubles (31) in 1888 and runs scored (148) in 1890, and stole 328 bases in his short career. Two seasons later, he died of typhoid fever. (JK)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » May 29, 1892: A benefit All-Star game for Hub Collins, who died of typhoid fever on May 21st, is played at Brooklyn's Eastern Park. The game between the Collins' Brooklyn Bridegrooms and the St. Louis Browns (AA) raises $2804.90 for Collins' widow.