| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | William Henry Adams[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 8 January 1919[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Arlecdon, England | ||
| Date of death | 1 March 1989 (aged 70)[1] | ||
| Place of death | Cockermouth, England | ||
| Position(s) | full back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Hartlepools United | |||
| 1939–1946 | Tottenham Hotspur | 0 | (0) |
| 1946– | Carlisle United | 33 | (1) |
| Chelmsford City | |||
| 1951– | Workington | 3 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
William Henry Adams (8 January 1919 – 1 March 1989) was an English professional footballer who played for Hartlepools United, Tottenham Hotspur, Carlisle United, Chelmsford City and Workington.[2]
Playing career
Adams began his career as an amateur with Harlepools United. In January 1937 the full back signed for Tottenham Hotspur.[3] Adams featured in one FA Cup match [4] 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
- 1 2 3 Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2015). The PFA Premier & Football League Players' Records 1946–2015. G2 Entertainment Ltd. ISBN 9781782811671.
- ↑ Hugman,B,J, (Ed) The PFA Premier& Football League Players' Records 1946-2005 (2005) ISBN 1-85291-665-6 p14. Retrieved 13 May 2010
- ↑ Adams at the Spurs Retrieved 13 May 2010
- ↑ Tottenham Hotspur F.C A-Z of players Retrieved 9 November 2012
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