Ripper Collins
James Anthony Collins
Born: March 30, 1904
Altoona, PA US
Deceased: April 15, 1970
New Haven, NY US
Coaching Career: 1942-1963
Ripper Collins compiled a record of 565 wins and 457 losses in his managing career with the Albany Senators, San Diego Padres, Hartford Chiefs, Pawtucket Slaters, San Antonio Missions, Palatka Cubs and Middlesboro Cubs-Sox. He began managing during the 1942 season and last managed during the 1963 campaign.
Coaching Record:
| Season | League | Level | Team | G | W | L | W% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | EL | A | Albany Senators | 140 | 84 | 56 | .600 | |
| 1943 | EL | A | Albany Senators | 139 | 74 | 65 | .532 | |
| 1944 | EL | A | Albany Senators | 138 | 91 | 47 | .659 | |
| 1945 | EL | A | Albany Senators | 140 | 79 | 61 | .564 | |
| 1946 | EL | A | Albany Senators | 140 | 78 | 62 | .557 | |
| 1947 | PCL | AAA | San Diego Padres | 186 | 79 | 107 | .425 | |
| 1948 | PCL | AAA | San Diego Padres | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 1949 | EL | A | Hartford Chiefs | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 1949 | NEL | B | Pawtucket Slaters | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 1950 | EL | A | Hartford Chiefs | 139 | 80 | 59 | .576 | |
| 1961 | TL | AA | San Antonio Missions | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 1962 | FSL | D | Palatka Cubs | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 1963 | AL | R | Middlesboro Cubs-Sox | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| Totals | 1022 | 565 | 457 | .553 |
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