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).
John Adams

Adams on a 1948 Bowman football card
No. 42
Position: Offensive tackle
Personal information
Date of birth: September 22, 1921
Place of birth: Charleston, Arkansas
Date of death: August 20, 1969 (aged 47)
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.