About Charlie Adam
Lived 1919 – 1996 (aged 77). Charlie Adam was a British association football player.
Charles Adam (22 March 1919 – 30 September 1996) was a Scottish professional footballer who played for Strathclyde, Leicester City and Mansfield Town.
He scored Leicester's first post-war goal and was part of the side who finished FA Cup runners-up in 1949.
After retiring from football, he managed Leicester's youth team for 16 years between 1960 and 1976, winning the national FA youth trophy in 1966, with players such as David Nish and Rodney Fern.
Honours Leicester City FA Cup runner-up: 1948–49
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Charlie Adam?
British association football player (1919-1996)
When was Charlie Adam born?
Charlie Adam was born on 22 March 1919 in Glasgow.
When did Charlie Adam die?
Charlie Adam died on 30 September 1996 in Kirby Muxloe.
What was Charlie Adam's occupation?
Charlie Adam was an association football player.
What nationality was Charlie Adam?
Charlie Adam was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Charlie Adam (footballer, born 1919)
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