March 2 in Chicago White Sox History: Jimmy Collins switches leagues but not cities (1901)

On March 2, 1901 — Jimmy Collins, the choice of Connie Mack as the best all-time third baseman, switches leagues but not cities. Collins leaves the Boston Beaneaters National League club to manage the new Boston Americans of the American League. The Beaneaters will also lose outfielder Hugh Duffy, w

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