About Charlie Adams
Lived 1897 – 1986 (aged 89). Charlie Adams was an australian rules football player.
Charles Edwin George Adams (10 April 1897 – 14 September 1986) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Port Adelaide in the SAFL during the 1920s.
The 1921 season was the highlight of Adam's career, he played in a premiership side with Port Adelaide, won their best and fairest award and tied for the Magarey Medal. He lost the Magarey in a count-back but was awarded it retrospectively in 1998. Adams also won Port Adelaide's best and fairest award in 1920 and finished his senior career with 94 games to his name.
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Who was Charlie Adams?
Australian rules footballer
When was Charlie Adams born?
Charlie Adams was born on 10 April 1897 in Queenstown.
When did Charlie Adams die?
Charlie Adams died on 16 September 1986 in South Australia.
What was Charlie Adams's occupation?
Charlie Adams was an australian rules football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Charlie Adams (Australian footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Charlie Adams. https://biography.guide/charlie-adams-australian-rules-football-player/
MLA: "Charlie Adams." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/charlie-adams-australian-rules-football-player/.
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