Dexter Adams
English footballer (1925–2015)
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Dexter Adams (4 April 1925 – 31 January 2015)[1][3][2] was an English footballer who played as a defender. He was part of the Great Britain football squad for the 1956 Summer Olympics.[2][5]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 4 April 1925[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Handsworth, West Midlands, England[2] | ||
| Date of death | 31 January 2015 (aged 89)[3] | ||
| Place of death | Stamford, Lincolnshire, England[4][2] | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| ?–1947 | Northampton Polytechnic | ||
| 1948–1958 | Hendon | 308 | (14) |
| International career | |||
| 1951–? | England Amateurs | 20 | (0) |
| 1956 | Great Britain Olympic | Called up | |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1959–1962 | Hendon | ||
| 1962–1970 | Barnet | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
International career
Adams had 20 caps with England Amateurs, playing his first game in February 1951 against Ireland.[4] He was part of Great Britain Football squad for the 1956 Summer Olympics[2][5] but was flown home due to an injury[2][3] and didn't play any game.
Managerial career
Personal life
Adams was an amateur football player and had jobs during his playing and managerial careers. He first worked as a surveyor. In 1957 he became sales representative in the advertisement department for the Daily Mirror. In the early 80's, he became advertisement manager of the Sporting Life until his retirement in 1990. He was married with Sheila from 1953 until his death. They had three daughters, five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.[3]