George Adams (footballer, born 1926)
George Adams (16 October 1926 - July 2011) was a Scottish professional footballer who played in the Football League, as a wing half for Leyton Orient.[2]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | George Adams[1] | ||
Date of birth | [1] | 16 October 1926||
Place of birth | Falkirk, Scotland | ||
Date of death | July 2011 (aged 84)[1] | ||
Place of death | Wandsworth, England | ||
Playing position(s) | Wing half | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
Brighton & Hove Albion | |||
Chelmsford City | |||
1949–1950 | Leyton Orient | 4 | (0) |
1950–? | Bath City | ||
Crystal Palace | |||
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only |
Adams started his career at Brighton & Hove Albion and played for Chelmsford City, before playing League football with Leyton Orient. He moved to Bath City in July 1950, joining fellow new recruits Trevor Jones, Tommy Edwards and Wilson Fairweather.[3] He scored 7 goals in 21 appearances for the Somerset club.[4]
References
- Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2015). The PFA Premier & Football League Players' Records 1946–2015. G2 Entertainment Ltd. ISBN 9781782811671.
- "George Adams". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 11 March 2018.
- "Bath City Building Strong Side". Bath Weekly Chronicle & Herald. 1 July 1950. p. 3 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- "Past Players: George Adams". Bath City F.C. Archived from the original on 12 March 2018. Retrieved 11 March 2018.
External links
- George Adams at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database
- Profile at ENFA
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