Dave Adams (Canadian football)

David Roger "Steaky" Adams (January 14, 1920 – November 21, 2011) was a Canadian football player who played for the Calgary Stampeders.[1] He won the Grey Cup with them in 1948.[2] Adams was also selected for the all-star team in 1946 and 1947. Previously, Adams served in World War II with the Royal Canadian Engineers. He died in 2011.[3]

This article is about the offensive lineman. For the running back, see David Adams (gridiron football).
Dave Adams
Born:(1920-01-14)January 14, 1920
Castor, Alberta
Died:November 21, 2011(2011-11-21) (aged 91)
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Career information
CFL statusNational
Position(s)G/Tackle
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight160 lb (73 kg)
Career history
As player
1946–1948Calgary Stampeders
Career highlights and awards
  • Grey Cup champion (1948)
CFL West All-Star1946, 1947

References
  1. Maher, Tod; Gill, Bob (2013). The Canadian Pro Football Encyclopedia: Every Player, Coach and Game, 1946–2012. Maher Sports Media. p. 140. ISBN 978-0983513667.
  2. "David Adams".
  3. "David ADAMS". Calgary Herald.


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