| Eric Collins | |
| Nationality: | Australian |
| Birth Place: | Brisbane, Australia |
| Death Place: | Brisbane, Australia |
| Years1: | 1931 |
| Career1: | Lea Bridge |
| Years2: | 1932 |
| Career2: | Plymouth Tigers |
| Years3: | 1935–1939 |
| Career3: | Wimbledon Dons |
| Years4: | 1936 |
| Career4: | Bristol Bulldogs |
| Teamyear1: | 1938 |
| Teamhonour1: | National Trophy |
| Teamyear2: | 1938, 1939 |
| Teamhonour2: | London Cup |
Eric Francis Collins (5 October 1910 - 23 February 1954) was an Australian international motorcycle speedway rider who rode in the early days of speedway in the United Kingdom.[1] [2]
Collins rode for Lea Bridge during the 1931 Speedway Southern League. In 1932, he then switched to Plymouth Tigers, after the formation of the National League.[3]
It was during the 1932 season that he also reached the final of the 1932 Star Riders' Championship, which was considered at the time to be the World Championship of speedway.[4]
After staying in Australia for two seasons he joined Wimbledon Dons[5] and rode for them from 1935 to 1939. He also doubled up for Bristol Bulldogs in 1936.[3] [1] He won the National Trophy with Wimbledon during the 1938 Speedway National League, where he top scored during the home leg of the final.[6]
Collins is listed as number 9 of 50 in the 1930s Player's cigarette card collection.[7]