About Billy Adams
Lived 1892 – 1963 (aged 70–71). Billy Adams was a British association football player.
William Adams (20 March 1897 – 5 December 1945) was a footballer who played in The Football League for Barrow and West Bromwich Albion. Adams also played for Newport County.
Adams later became the landlord of a local Black Country public house now known as The Bell Inn. It is located on Rood End Road, Rood End, Langley. Adams was later buried in Rood End Cemetery after his death.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Billy Adams?
British association football player (1892-1963)
When was Billy Adams born?
Billy Adams was born on 1 August 1892 in Blackheath.
When did Billy Adams die?
Billy Adams died in 1963 in Smethwick.
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 1897)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Billy Adams. https://biography.guide/billy-adams-association-football-player/
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