John Adams (offensive lineman)
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Charleston, Arkansas, U.S.
Bethesda, Maryland, U.S.
 Adams on a 1948 Bowman football card | |||||||||
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| Position | Offensive tackle | ||||||||
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| Born | September 22, 1921 Charleston, Arkansas, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died | August 20, 1969 (aged 47) Bethesda, Maryland, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | ||||||||
| Weight | 242 lb (110 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Subiaco (AR) | ||||||||
| College | Notre Dame | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1945: 3rd round, 23rd overall pick | ||||||||
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John William "Tree" Adams (September 22, 1921 – August 20, 1969) was an American professional football offensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins[1] from 1945 to 1949. He played college football at the University of Notre Dame.
Adams was born in Charleston, Arkansas as one of ten children.[2] He was considered normal size until he was 10, but then experienced a growth spurt during which he "shot up like a tree".[2] He attended Subiaco Academy in Subiaco, Arkansas, where he played high school football and basketball.
College career
Adams played college football at the University of Notre Dame from 1942 to 1944. In 1943, he was the backup for Ziggy Czarobski on the 1943 championship team and then became the starting tackle in 1944.[2]
