James Adams (footballer, born 1908)

For other people named James Adams, see James Adams (disambiguation).

James Adams (4 January 1908 – 19 August 1979) was an English footballer who played as a goalkeeper in the Football League for West Bromwich Albion.

James Adams

Personal information
Date of birth	(1908-01-04)4 January 1908
Place of birth	Norton Canes, England
Date of death	18 August 1979(1979-08-18) (aged 71)^[1]
Place of death	West Bromwich, England
Height	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)^[2]
Position(s)	Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
	Cannock Chase Colliery
	Cannock Town
1929–1945	West Bromwich Albion	100	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

He was with the club when they won the FA Cup in 1931 and reached the final again in 1935, but at that time Harold Pearson was first choice in the position, a situation which did not change until the 1936–37 season. Adams eventually made 100 league appearances for the Baggies across a ten-year period leading up to the outbreak of the Second World War, and as many again in the unofficial competitions held during the conflict, before retiring in 1945.^[1] He also played for Cannock Chase Colliery and Cannock Town.^[3]

References

1. Jimmy Adams, Albion Till We Die. Retrieved 7 February 2022
2. "West Bromwich Albion. Directors rely on reserves". Sunday Dispatch Football Guide. London. 23 August 1936. p. iv – via Newspapers.com.
3. Michael Joyce (October 2004). The Football League player's records 1888 to 1939. ISBN 1899468676.