John Adams (running back)

John Albert Adams[1] (November 28, 1937 – August 8, 1995)[1][2] was a professional American football fullback in the National Football League (NFL). He played for five seasons for the Chicago Bears (1959–1962) and the Los Angeles Rams (1963). Adams was a fifth round selection (57th overall pick) of the Bears in the 1959 NFL Draft out of California State University, Los Angeles.[3]

John Adams
No. 39, 87
Position:Fullback
Personal information
Born:(1937-11-28)November 28, 1937
San Diego, California, U.S.
Died:August 8, 1995(1995-08-08) (aged 57)
Helendale, California, U.S.
Career information
College:Los Angeles State
NFL Draft:1959 / Round: 5 / Pick: 57
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Rushing att–yards:41–99
Receptions–yards:21–264
Touchdowns:4
Player stats at NFL.com

References
  1. "John Adams". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved March 19, 2009.
  2. 1995 Pro Football Deaths, [rp-football-reference.com
  3. "1959 NFL Draft". nfl.com. Retrieved March 19, 2009.


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