John Adams (offensive lineman)
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Offensive tackle | |||||||
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| Born: | September 22, 1921 Charleston, Arkansas, U.S. | ||||||
| Died: | August 20, 1969 (aged 47) Bethesda, Maryland, U.S. | ||||||
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| High school: | Subiaco (AR) | ||||||
| College: | Notre Dame | ||||||
| NFL draft: | 1945 / Round: 3 / Pick: 23 | ||||||
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| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |||||||
John William "Tree" Adams (September 22, 1921 – August 20, 1969) was an
Washington Redskins[1] from 1945 to 1949. He played college football at the University of Notre Dame
.
Early life
Adams was born in
growth spurt during which he "shot up like a tree".[2] He attended Subiaco Academy in Subiaco, Arkansas, where he played high school football and basketball
.
College career
Adams played college football at the University of Notre Dame from 1942 to 1944. In 1943, he was the backup for Ziggy Czarobski on the 1943 championship team and then became the starting tackle in 1944.[2]
Professional career
Adams was selected in the
Washington Redskins
.
References
- ^ "Redskins.com | All Time Roster". Archived from the original on 2018-04-22. Retrieved 2016-06-14.
- ^ ISBN 0-8065-2108-2.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from NFL.com · Pro Football Reference
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