About Ted Adams
Lived 1896 – 1977 (aged 80). Ted Adams was an Australian cricketer.
Edward William Adams (10 July 1896 – 25 May 1977) was an Australian first-class cricketer who played a single senior match for New South Wales during the 1919–20 season.
After his cricket career finished, he served as deputy town clerk, then town clerk for the Sydney City Council. As deputy town clerk, he was selected as one of the council's representatives to the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. In the 1962 Birthday Honours, Adams was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE).
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ted Adams?
Australian cricketer (1896-1977)
When was Ted Adams born?
Ted Adams was born on 10 July 1896 in Bathurst.
When did Ted Adams die?
Ted Adams died on 25 May 1977.
What was Ted Adams's occupation?
Ted Adams was a cricketer.
What nationality was Ted Adams?
Ted Adams was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ted Adams (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ted Adams. https://biography.guide/ted-adams-cricketer/
MLA: "Ted Adams." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ted-adams-cricketer/.
Chicago: "Ted Adams." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ted-adams-cricketer/.
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