John Adams (offensive lineman)
This article is about the Redskins offensive lineman born in 1921. For the Bears/Rams running back born in 1937, see John Adams (running back).
Adams on a 1948 Bowman football card | |
No. 42 | |
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Position: | Offensive tackle |
Personal information | |
Date of birth: | September 22, 1921 |
Place of birth: | Charleston, Arkansas |
Date of death: | August 20, 1969 47) | (aged
Place of death: | Bethesda, Maryland |
Career information | |
College: | Notre Dame |
NFL draft: | 1945 / Round: 3 / Pick: 23 |
Career history | |
Career NFL statistics | |
Games played: | 55 |
Games started: | 26 |
Fumble recoveries: | 5 |
Stats at NFL.com |
John William "Tree" Adams (September 22, 1921 – August 20, 1969) was an American football offensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL)for the Washington Redskins from 1945 to 1949. He played college football at the University of Notre Dame and was drafted in the third round of the 1945 NFL Draft.
Early life
Adams was born in Charleston, Arkansas and attended Subiaco Academy, where he played high school football and basketball.
College career
Adams played college football at the University of Notre Dame from 1942-1945.
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