Adam Black

Adam Hudson Black (18 February 1898 – 30 August 1981) was a Scottish footballer who played for Leicester City in the Football League in the 1920s and 1930s. including 528 in the Football League, the Foxes club record.

Early life Born in Denny, prior to joining Leicester Black fought in World War I with the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders and won the Distinguished Conduct Medal for his gallantry near Mœuvres on 21 March 1918. The citation for his DCM stated that Black "bombed out a large portion of a trench captured by the enemy in spite of strenuous opposition. His initiative, leadership and personal gallantry were worthy of the highest praise". He progressed to captain the team.

Despite playing 557 times for Leicester, he only managed to score four times. Three of his goals were penalties and the other a bizarre 60-yard free kick against Sunderland in 1933, which Black accidentally overhit.

Legacy A suite at Leicester's home ground, the King Power Stadium, is named in his honour.

Personal life Black married in Clydebank in 1920.

Honours Football League First Division Runner-up: 1928–29 Football League Second Division Champions: 1924–25