Dickie Adams

Dickie Adams
Date of birth (1948-02-13) February 13, 1948
Place of birth Athens, Ohio
Career information
Position(s) DB
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 195 lb (88 kg)
College Miami (Ohio)
NFL draft 1971 / Round: 14 / Pick: 343
Drafted by Houston Oilers
Career history
As player
1971 Houston Oilers*
1972–1976 Ottawa Rough Riders
*Offseason and/or practice squad only.

Richard "Dickie" Adams (born February 13, 1948) was a gridiron football defensive back who played for the Houston Oilers of the National Football League and the Ottawa Rough Riders of the Canadian Football League. After being signed by the Rough Riders, Adams played in 63 regular season games from 1972 to 1976. He was named an All-Canadian player from 1972 to 1975.[1] Adams became a Grey Cup champion in 1973 after the Rough Riders defeated the Edmonton Eskimos 22–18 in the 61st Grey Cup.

References

  1. ↑ Maher, Tod; Gill, Bob (2013). The Canadian Pro Football Encyclopedia: Every Player, Coach and Game, 1946–2012. Maher Sports Media. p. 140. ISBN 978-0983513667.


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