Major League Baseball Player. For nine seasons (1952 to 1958, 1962), he was a left-handed pitcher with the St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnati Reds, Chicago Cubs, Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers, Minnesota Twins and Cleveland Indians. Born Jack Dean Collum, he attended Newburg High School and served in the United States Army where he was stationed in the Philippines during World War II. Upon his return, he began his journey in the Minor Leagues before making his big league debut with the Cardinals on September 21, 1951. He enjoyed his most successful season in 1955, while with the Reds when he recorded 9 victories in 32 appearances. In 171 career games, Collum posted a record of 32 wins and 28 losses with a 4.15 lifetime ERA. In addition, he was a career .246 hitter. During his post-baseball years, he owned and operated an automobile service station in Grinnell, Iowa.
Major League Baseball Player. For nine seasons (1952 to 1958, 1962), he was a left-handed pitcher with the St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnati Reds, Chicago Cubs, Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers, Minnesota Twins and Cleveland Indians. Born Jack Dean Collum, he attended Newburg High School and served in the United States Army where he was stationed in the Philippines during World War II. Upon his return, he began his journey in the Minor Leagues before making his big league debut with the Cardinals on September 21, 1951. He enjoyed his most successful season in 1955, while with the Reds when he recorded 9 victories in 32 appearances. In 171 career games, Collum posted a record of 32 wins and 28 losses with a 4.15 lifetime ERA. In addition, he was a career .246 hitter. During his post-baseball years, he owned and operated an automobile service station in Grinnell, Iowa.
Bio by: C.S.
Family Members
Advertisement
See more Collum memorials in:
Advertisement
