Samuel Adams (disambiguation)

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Samuel Adams or Sam Adams may refer to:

Politicians:

• Samuel Adams (1722–1803), American patriot who played a leading role in the Boston Tea Party
• Samuel Adams (governor) (1805–1850), acting Governor of Arkansas in 1844
• Sam Adams (Oregon politician), city commissioner and mayor-elect of Portland, Oregon

Military:

• Dr. Samuel Adams (Loyalist) (1730-1810), Loyalist officer in the Revolutionary War
• Samuel Adams (naval officer) (1912–1942), United States naval officer

Athletes:

• Sam Adams (golfer) (born 1946), PGA Tour golfer
• Sam Adams Sr. (born 1948), American football player
• Sam Adams (football player) (born 1973), American football player

Inventors:

• Sorenson "Sam" Adams (1878–1963), inventor of the Joy Buzzer and other novelties

Food and drink:

• Samuel Adams (beer), a brand of beer named for the revolutionary