About John Adams
Lived 1937 – 1995 (aged 57). John Adams was an American american football player.
John Albert Adams (November 28, 1937 – August 8, 1995) was a professional American football fullback in the National Football League (NFL). He played for five seasons for the Chicago Bears (1959–1962) and the Los Angeles Rams. Adams was a fifth round selection (57th overall pick) of the Bears in the 1959 NFL draft out of California State University, Los Angeles.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Adams?
running back (1937-1995)
When was John Adams born?
John Adams was born on 28 November 1937 in San Diego.
When did John Adams die?
John Adams died on 8 August 1995 in Helendale.
What was John Adams's occupation?
John Adams was an american football player.
What nationality was John Adams?
John Adams was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Adams (running back)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Adams. https://biography.guide/john-adams-american-football-player/
MLA: "John Adams." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-adams-american-football-player/.
Chicago: "John Adams." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-adams-american-football-player/.
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