University of Maine Sports Hall of Fame
Collins was a letter winner for the men’s basketball team from 1956-1959. He served as captain of the team during the 1958-1959 season. Collins led Maine to its first winning season in 1958-1959 with a record of 15-7. The team set a school record for wins that season. Collins has made multimillion dollar gifts to the University, including contributions to the Buchanan Alumni House, the Collins Center for the Arts, the Alfond Arena and Memorial Gymnasium. His gift to the Memorial Gymnasium and tireless work behind the scenes has the building on track to be renovated in the very near future.
