Sam Edwards Adams Sr. (September 20, 1948 – October 10, 2015) was a professional American football offensive guard with the New England Patriots (1972–1980) and the New Orleans Saints (1981) of the National Football League. He played college football at Prairie View A&M University. He was a member of the New England Patriots 1970s All-Decade Team and 35th Anniversary Team.
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Position: | Offensive guard |
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Born: | (1948-09-20)September 20, 1948 Jasper, Texas |
Died: | October 10, 2015(2015-10-10) (aged 67) Houston, Texas |
Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
Weight: | 256 lb (116 kg) |
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College: | Prairie View A&M |
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Adams died at Methodist Willowbrook Hospital in Houston Texas on October 10, 2015 at the age of 67.[1][2] He was the father of defensive tackle, Sam Adams.[3][4]
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New England Patriots 35th Anniversary Team (1994) | |
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