About Ben Adams
Lived 1936 – 2005 (aged 68). Ben Adams was an American baseball player.
Benjamin Franklin Adams (October 13, 1936 – May 21, 2005) was an American Negro league pitcher in the 1950s and 1960s.
A native of Norfolk, Virginia, Adams broke into the Negro leagues in 1952 with the Indianapolis Clowns. He played for a number of teams throughout the following years, including the Kansas City Monarchs. Adams retired in 1969, ending his career with 11 years with the Monarchs. He died in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 2005 at age 68.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ben Adams?
baseball player
When was Ben Adams born?
Ben Adams was born on 13 October 1936 in Norfolk, Virginia.
When did Ben Adams die?
Ben Adams died on 21 May 2005 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
What was Ben Adams's occupation?
Ben Adams was a baseball player.
What nationality was Ben Adams?
Ben Adams was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ben Adams (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ben Adams. https://biography.guide/ben-adams-baseball-player-1936/
MLA: "Ben Adams." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ben-adams-baseball-player-1936/.
Chicago: "Ben Adams." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ben-adams-baseball-player-1936/.
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