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4 unusual facts about Shano Collins


Shano Collins

In 1910, Collins played first base for the White Sox, but he was quickly moved to right field, where he would enjoy a reputation for having one of the strongest throwing arms in baseball.

In 1930, he was named manager of the Red Sox, but he only won a total of 73 games in parts of two seasons.

He won a World Series with the Sox in 1917, delivering the game-winning hit in the pennant-clinching game.

In 1918, he set a record with three bases-loaded triples in one season, which would stand alone for 31 years until Elmer Valo tied the mark in 1949.



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