About Billy Adams
Lived 1919 – 1989 (aged 70). Billy Adams was a British association football player.
Playing career
Adams began his career as an amateur with Harlepools 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.
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Important facts
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Contemporaries
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Billy Adams?
English footballer (1919-1989)
When was Billy Adams born?
Billy Adams was born on 8 January 1919 in Arlecdon.
When did Billy Adams die?
Billy Adams died on 1 March 1989 in Cockermouth.
What was Billy Adams's occupation?
Billy Adams was an association football player.
What nationality was Billy Adams?
Billy Adams was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Billy Adams (footballer, born 1919)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Billy Adams. https://biography.guide/billy-adams-association-football-player-1919/
MLA: "Billy Adams." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/billy-adams-association-football-player-1919/.
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