About Glenn Adams
Lived 1917 – 2011 (aged 93). Glenn Adams was an American basketball player.
Glenn Reed "Sparky" Adams Jr. (April 4, 1917 – March 31, 2011) was an American professional basketball player. He played for the Sheboygan Red Skins in the National Basketball League for two seasons and averaged 4.7 points per game. In his post-basketball career, Adams embarked on a 35-year career with the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Glenn Adams?
American basketball player (1917-2011)
When was Glenn Adams born?
Glenn Adams was born on 4 April 1917 in Carpentersville.
When did Glenn Adams die?
Glenn Adams died on 31 March 2011 in Newberry.
What was Glenn Adams's occupation?
Glenn Adams was a basketball player.
What nationality was Glenn Adams?
Glenn Adams was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Sparky Adams (basketball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Glenn Adams. https://biography.guide/glenn-adams/
MLA: "Glenn Adams." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/glenn-adams/.
Chicago: "Glenn Adams." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/glenn-adams/.
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