Dean McAdams

Dean LeRoy McAdams (October 3, 1917 – January 10, 1996) was an American professional football player who played three seasons with the Brooklyn Dodgers of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Dodgers with the eighth overall pick of the 1941 NFL draft after playing college football at the University of Washington.

Early life Dean LeRoy McAdams was born on October 3, 1917, in Caldwell, Idaho. He was named first-team All-PCC by both the AP and UP his senior year in 1940. He was also named a third-team All-American by the Newspaper Enterprise Association in 1940.

Professional career Brooklyn Dodgers McAdams was selected by the Brooklyn Dodgers in the first round, with the eighth overall pick, of the 1941 NFL draft. He played in all 11 games for the Dodgers during his rookie year in 1941, completing 12 of 27 passes (44.4%) for 176 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions, 38 carries for 99 yards, seven catches for 94 yards, one defensive interception, 16 punts for 761 yards, two of three field goals, and three of three extra points.

McAdams appeared in all 11 games for the second straight season, starting ten, in 1942, totaling 35 completions on 89 passing attempts (39.3%) for 441 yards, two touchdowns, and 15 interceptions, 110 rushing attempts for 314 yards, 52 punts for 2,158 yards, two of two extra points, seven kick returns for 165 yards, and six punts returns for 95 yards.

McAdams became a free agent after the 1942 season and re-signed with the Dodgers on August 24, 1943.

Seattle Bombers McAdams started eight games for the Seattle Bombers of the American Football League (AFL) in 1944, scoring eight passing touchdowns and two rushing touchdowns while earning All-AFL honors.

Los Angeles Bulldogs McAdams played for the Los Angeles Bulldogs of the Pacific Coast Professional Football League in 1945, scoring two passing touchdowns.

Personal life McAdams died on January 10, 1996, in Seattle, Washington.