Tod Collins, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Tod Collins

Australian rules footballer

Date of Birth: 30-Jan-1876

Place of Birth: Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Date of Death: 24-Aug-1942

Profession: Australian rules footballer

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

George Robert "Tod" Collins (30 January 1876 – 24 August 1942) was an Australian rules footballer who played for the Essendon Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Although his given name was George, he was known as Tod Collins. Collins played mostly as a half back flanker and was a strong marker of the ball.
He captained Essendon in 1901 and 1902, the former a premiership team.
Collins had previously been a member of the inaugural VFL premiership side with Essendon in 1897.
During his career he was chosen to represent the Victoria interstate team, appearing in games against South Australia in 1900, 1901 and 1902. In 1906 he became captain-coach of Victorian Football Association club Preston, but retired five games into the season.