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

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Adams on a 1948 Bowman football card

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September 22, 1921

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Date of death:

August 20, 1969 (aged 47)

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NFL Draft:

1945 / Round: 3 / Pick: 23

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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^[1] from 1945 to 1949. He played college football at the University of Notre Dame.

Early life

Adams was born in Charleston, Arkansas as one of ten children.^[2] He was considered normal size until he was 10, but then experienced a 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.

Adams played college football at the University of Notre Dame from 1942-1944. In 1943, he was the backup for Ziggy Czarobski on the 1943 championship team and then became the starting tackle in 1944.^[2]

↑ http://www.redskins.com/team/history/all-time-roster.html
1 2 3 The Notre Dame Football Encyclopedia: The Ultimate Guide to America's Favorite College Team. New York: Citadel Press. 2001. p. 3. ISBN 0-8065-2108-2.

Washington Redskins 1945 NFL Draft selections

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