William Henry Adams (8 January 1919 – 1 March 1989) was an English professional

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, Chelmsford City and

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Playing career

Adams began his career as an amateur with Harlepools United. In January 1937 the full back signed for Tottenham Hotspur. Adams featured in one

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war time years. In June, 1946 he signed for his local club Carlisle United where he went on to make 33 appearances and netting a solitary goal. After a spell with Chelmsford City he ended his career at Workington.

References

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