Charles Edwin George Adams (10 April 1897 – 16 September 1986) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Port Adelaide in the SAFL during the 1920s.
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Charles Edwin George Adams | ||
Nickname(s) | Charlie | ||
Date of birth | (1897-04-10)10 April 1897 | ||
Place of birth | Queenstown, South Australia | ||
Date of death | 16 September 1986(1986-09-16) (aged 89)[1] | ||
Place of death | South Australia | ||
Playing career | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1919–1926 | Port Adelaide | 94 | |
Career highlights | |||
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Source: AustralianFootball.com |
The 1921 season was the highlight of Adam's career, he played in a premiership side with Port Adelaide, won their best and fairest award and tied for the Magarey Medal. He lost the Magarey in a count-back but was awarded it retrospectively in 1998. Adams also won Port Adelaide's best and fairest award in 1920 and finished his senior career with 94 games to his name.
Port Adelaide Football Club • 1921 SAFL premiers | |
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Coach: Hosking |
Magarey Medal winners | |
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The Magarey Medal has been awarded since 1898 to the "best and most brilliant" player in the South Australian National Football League and its various incarnations. |
South Australian team – 1921 Interstate matches | |
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South Australia 7.10 (52) def by. Victoria 9.12 (66), at Jubilee Oval, 29 April 1921 Western Australia 12.13 (75) def South Australia 9.11 (65), at Perth Oval, 13 August 1921 South Australia (43) def by. Victoria (78), at Fremantle Oval, 7 August 1921 | |
Vic in SA (29 April) | |
1921 Interstate Carnival squad | |
Managers: C.V. Tyler (Port Adelaide) |
John Cahill Medal • Port Adelaide Football Club best and fairest winners | |
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