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James Adams

1908 – 1983

English footballer

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Lived 1908 – 1983 (aged 74–75). James Adams was a British association football player.

James Adams (4 January 1908 – 19 August 1979) was an English footballer who played as a goalkeeper in the Football League for West Bromwich Albion.

He was with the club when they won the FA Cup in 1931 and reached the final again in 1935, but at that time Harold Pearson was first choice in the position, a situation which did not change until the 1936–37 season. Adams eventually made 100 league appearances for the Baggies across a ten-year period leading up to the outbreak of the Second World War, and as many again in the unofficial competitions held during the conflict, before retiring in 1945. He also played for Cannock Chase Colliery and Cannock Town.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was James Adams?

English footballer (1908-1983)

When was James Adams born?

James Adams was born on 3 January 1908 in Norton Canes.

When did James Adams die?

James Adams died in 1983 in West Bromwich.

What was James Adams's occupation?

James Adams was an association football player.

What nationality was James Adams?

James Adams was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James Adams

· Wikidata: Q6128372

· DBpedia: James Adams (footballer, born 1908)

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