Full name William Henry Adams Name Billy Adams Role Footballer | Years Team | |
Date of birth (1919-01-08)January 8, 1919 Date of death 1 March 1989(1989-03-01) (aged 70) Died 1989, Cockermouth, United Kingdom | ||
Place of death Cockermouth, England | ||
William Henry Adams (8 January 1919 – 1989) was an English professional footballer who played for Hartlepool United, Tottenham Hotspur, Carlisle United, Chelmsford City and Workington.
Playing career
Adams began his career as an amateur with Harlepool United. In January 1937 the full back signed for Tottenham Hotspur. Adams featured in one FA Cup match for the Lilywhites and played a further 10 matches during the World War II war time years. In June, 1946 he signed for his local club Carlisle United where he went on to make 33 appearances and netting a solitary goal. After a spell with Chelmsford City he ended his career at Workington.
References
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