146 Eddie Collins

Eds throws a heater with the story of Hall of Fame second baseman Eddie Collins. One of the most well educated men in baseball history Collins began his career in baseball witness protection but soon was spreading his astute knowledge on the base paths with anyone who would listen. This rubbed teammates the wrong way and made Eddie a clubhouse outcast in some cases; or maybe it was his strange superstitions. Whatever it was, Collins' habits allowed him to carve a special place for himself among the games greatest legends.