Wilfred Adams


Wilfred "Wilf" Adams was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He played at club level for Streethouse Intermediates, and Wakefield Trinity, as a, i.e. number 8 or 10, during the era of contested scrums.

Background

Wilf Adams' birth was registered in Pontefract district, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, and he died aged in his sleep while at home in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England.

Playing career

County Cup Final appearances

Wilf Adams played left-, i.e. number 8, in Wakefield Trinity's 20-14 defeat by Leeds in the 1958 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1958–59 season at Odsal Stadium, Bradford on Saturday 18 October 1958.

Contemporaneous Article Extract

"Wilf Adams - Blind-side prop: Could be the choice to step into the injured Malcolm Sampson's role at No. 10. Signed from Streethouse Intermediates 1951. Regular choice during '53/4 and '58/9 seasons, but had only made six senior appearances when Trinity recalled him for the last league match ten days ago after successful work in the Reserves"

Genealogical information

Wilf Adams' marriage to June was registered during second ¼ 1955 in Pontefract district.