Books and articles about Shano Collins

Collins was a versatile and cooperative team player. After making the White Sox in 1910, he was a disappointment at first base and was shifted to right field a few weeks into the season. By 1913 he had established himself as one of the AL's top defensive outfielders. He covered plenty of ground and had a strong arm. At the plate, his average suffered because of his tendency to overswing.

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Collins was temporarily moved back to first base in 1915 when rookie Jacques Fournier proved to have an iron glove. When the White Sox captured the 1917 pennant on September 21, Collins delivered the game-winning hit. He was the team's senior player, platooned in right field with Nemo Leibold. Chicago won the World Series opener 2-1 thanks to Collins's 3-for-4 performance. He moved once more to 1B when Chick Gandil sat out the 1920 season. He finished his career as a regular outfielder with the talent-thin Red Sox of the early 1920s. His nickname, Shano, was a play on Sean, the Gaelic equivalent of John. (RL)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » March 4, 1921: After 12 years with the Red Sox, OF Harry Hooper goes to the White Sox for OF Nemo Leibold and OF Shano Collins. » December 1, 1930: Shano Collins, a native New Englander, is appointed manager of the perennial last-place Boston Red Sox. » May 1, 1949: Elmer Valo is the first American League player to hit two bases-loaded triples in a game when he leads the A's to a 15–9 win in the first of two against the Senators. Valo will have a 3rd bases-loaded triple during the season, to tie the AL mark of Shano Collins in 1918. The A's take game 2, 7–3, called after seven innings.