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Wilfred Adams

1934 – 2001

English rugby league footballer

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Lived 1934 – 2001 (aged 66–67). Wilfred Adams was a rugby league player.

Wilfred "Wilf" Adams (birth registered second quarter of 1934 – ) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He played at club level for Streethouse Intermediates, and Wakefield Trinity, as a .

Background Wilf Adams' birth was registered in Pontefract district, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, and he died aged in his sleep while at home in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England.

Playing career County Cup Final appearances Wilf Adams played at in Wakefield Trinity's 20-14 defeat by Leeds in the 1958 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1958–59 season at Odsal Stadium, Bradford on Saturday 18 October 1958.

Contemporaneous Article Extract "Wilf Adams - Blind-side prop: Could be the choice to step into the injured Malcolm Sampson's role at No. 10. Signed from Streethouse Intermediates 1951. Regular choice during '53/4 and '58/9 seasons, but had only made six senior appearances (this season) when Trinity recalled him for the last league match ten days ago after successful work in the Reserves"

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Important facts

Born
1934, Pontefract
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Died
2001, Wakefield
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Wilfred Adams?

English rugby league footballer

When was Wilfred Adams born?

Wilfred Adams was born in 1934 in Pontefract.

When did Wilfred Adams die?

Wilfred Adams died in 2001 in Wakefield.

What was Wilfred Adams's occupation?

Wilfred Adams was a rugby league player.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Wilfred Adams

· Wikidata: Q16095361

· DBpedia: Wilfred Adams

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