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Albin Collins

Albin Harrell "Rip" Collins was an American professional football player who was a halfback and punter in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) and the National Football League (NFL). Collins played college football for the LSU Tigers and was selected by the New York Bulldogs in the 6th round of the 1949 NFL draft. Collins played for the Chicago Hornets (AAFC) (1949), Baltimore Colts (NFL) (1950), and the Green Bay Packers (NFL) (1951).

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PositionsHalfback, punter
Personal information
Born(1927-09-27)September 27, 1927
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedApril 9, 2006(2006-04-09) (aged 78)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High schoolBaton Rouge
CollegeLSU (1945–1948)
NFL draft1949: 6th round, 53rd overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL/AAFC statistics
Rushing yards193
Rushing average1.9
Receptions26
Receiving yards461
Punts45
Punt yards1,897
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Albin Harrell "Rip" Collins (September 27, 1927 – April 9, 2006) was an American professional football player who was a halfback and punter in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) and the National Football League (NFL). Collins played college football for the LSU Tigers and was selected by the New York Bulldogs in the 6th round of the 1949 NFL draft. Collins played for the Chicago Hornets (AAFC) (1949), Baltimore Colts (NFL) (1950), and the Green Bay Packers (NFL) (1951).1

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References

  1. "Albin Collins Statistics". Pro Football Reference. Archived from the original on January 4, 2009. Retrieved January 2, 2009.