1930s Robert Rip Collins Louisville Slugger Game Used Bat Cubs Yankees
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Robert Joseph "Rip" Collins (1909-1969) was a backup catcher who played two seasons in Major League Baseball with the Chicago Cubs and New York Yankees.
MLB Career: Appeared in 50 games across two seasons separated by four years—1940 with the Chicago Cubs and 1944 with the New York Yankees. The gap between his appearances suggests he spent the intervening years in the minor leagues before getting another opportunity during World War II's manpower shortage.
Playing Statistics: Posted a .211 batting average with 1 home run and 14 RBIs over his brief major league career. As a backup catcher, his primary value was likely his defensive skills and ability to handle pitching staffs rather than offensive production.
Offered is a cracked Louisville Slugger Hillerich & Bradsby 125 game used professional model bat that measures 35” and 34.75 oz. in weight.
The bat derives from the collection of former Major League baseball player and PCL legend, Jigger Statz.
Item: 14135
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