John Adams (offensive lineman)

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.

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
No. 42
Position:Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born:(1921-09-22)September 22, 1921
Charleston, Arkansas, U.S.
Died:August 20, 1969(1969-08-20) (aged 47)
Bethesda, Maryland, U.S.
Career information
High school:Subiaco (AR)
College:Notre Dame
NFL Draft:1945 / Round: 3 / Pick: 23
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games played:55
Games started:26
Fumble recoveries:5
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

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.

College career

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

Professional career

Adams was selected in the third round of the 1945 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins.

References
  1. "Redskins.com | All Time Roster". Archived from the original on 2018-04-22. Retrieved 2016-06-14.
  2. 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.


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