John Bertram Adams (June 21, 1891 – June 24, 1940) was an American
professional baseball
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player in the early 20th century. Primarily a
catcher
Catcher is a Baseball positions, position in baseball and softball. When a Batter (baseball), batter takes their at bat, turn to hit, the catcher crouches behind home plate, in front of the (home plate, home) Umpire (baseball), umpire, and recei ...
, Adams played from to , with the
Cleveland Naps and
Philadelphia Phillies
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.
Adams died in 1940 at age 49 and was buried at
Hollywood Forever Cemetery.
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1891 births
1940 deaths
Baseball players from Wharton County, Texas
People from Wharton, Texas
Major League Baseball catchers
Cleveland Naps players
Philadelphia Phillies players
Burials at Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Minor league baseball managers
San Antonio Bronchos players
Victoria Rosebuds players
Memphis Turtles players
New Orleans Pelicans (baseball) players
Seattle Rainiers players
Seattle Indians players
Dallas Steers players
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