How Dave Collins Became Player, Coach For Cardinals

The Cardinals gave Dave Collins a chance to extend his playing days and to begin a coaching career in the major leagues.

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Dave Collins Steps Down As St. Henry High School Baseball Coach, Returning To Pro Ball

Former Cincinnati Reds player and coach Dave Collins has stepped down as St. Henry High School baseball coach after a month on the job and without ever coaching a game, because he has a chance to return to coaching for a Major League Baseball team next season.

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Marlins Hire Dave Collins

Collins, a former big league outfielder from 1975-1990, has had three previous stints coaching in the big leagues. He was the first-base coach with St. Louis (1991-92), Cincinnati (1999-2000) and Colorado (2003-06).

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