Jimmy Collins
Jimmy Collins
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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James Joseph Collins, commonly known as Jimmy Collins, was an American professional baseball player and manager.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born: September 5, 1870, in Carroll, New Hampshire
Died: July 6, 1948, in Boston, Massachusetts
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Collins was a naturalized U.S. citizen of Irish descent. His primary profession was baseball player and manager.
Early Life and Background
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Jimmy Collins was born in Carroll, New Hampshire, to Irish immigrant parents. He developed an interest in sports at a young age and began playing baseball in his teenage years. Before becoming a professional athlete, Collins worked as a carpenter's apprentice and later played minor league baseball.
Major Accomplishments
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Collins had a successful 19-year career in the major leagues, primarily with the Boston Beaneaters and Philadelphia Athletics. He was an eight-time National League All-Star and won two World Series championships (1903 and 1912). Collins also managed several teams, including the Boston Red Sox, for whom he led to two more World Series titles (1915 and 1916).
Notable Works or Actions
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Collins' on-field accomplishments were accompanied by his exceptional leadership skills. He was known as one of the best defensive third basemen in baseball history. Collins also played a significant role in shaping the game's early years, particularly through his contributions to the formation of the National League.
Impact and Legacy
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Jimmy Collins' legacy extends far beyond his impressive on-field achievements. As a manager, he helped establish the Boston Red Sox as one of the most successful franchises in baseball history. His leadership and strategic thinking influenced generations of players and managers. The iconic Fenway Park, built during Collins' tenure with the Red Sox, remains an enduring symbol of his impact on the game.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Jimmy Collins is remembered for his exceptional skills as both a player and manager. His contributions to baseball's early years, leadership style, and lasting legacy have cemented his place among the greatest figures in the sport's history.
Quotes by Jimmy Collins
These guys (Cleveland State) were like barracudas. When the ball hit the floor they had three or four guys after it.
If you got a guy 6-9 and run him through the paint and suddenly stops and posts, usually he has somebody on him 6-2. We took advantage of that particular opportunity.
I'm so proud of these guys for sticking together. There were some adverse calls, to say the least. They stuck together. I thought it was a pretty great team effort and showed the toughness the team has.
I'm glad I didn't have a whistle tonight, because I thought we were going to lose the game at the free-throw line. In the middle of the game, they will call that a foul.
That man always kills us. He set everybody else up. He found the guys that were hot. All of a sudden it became contagious and they all started shooting well.
They move, move, move, get you on a one-one-one situation and just beat you. We did not want them kicking and penetrating on us. We wanted them to make extra moves in order to beat us. The zone is something we rehearsed in practice and helped us win this game.
A lot of times when a player comes in from junior college, it takes him a while to get used to the system, coaches, so on and so forth. Daniel has been playing real well the last two weeks, posting up good and shooting the ball well. We decided today, 'You know what, let's got to him and see what he does.' We went to him initially and he responded. So, we went to him for the rest of the game.
