Sparky Adams (basketball)
Glenn Reed "Sparky" Adams Jr. (April 4, 1917 – March 31, 2011) was an American professional basketball player.[1][2] He played for the Sheboygan Red Skins in the National Basketball League for two seasons and averaged 4.7 points per game.[1][3] In his post-basketball career, Adams embarked on a 35-year career with the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service.[2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 4, 1917 Carpentersville, Illinois |
| Died | March 31, 2011 (aged 93) Newberry, South Carolina |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Dundee-Crown (Carpentersville, Illinois) |
| College | Marquette (1936–1939) |
| Position | Forward |
| Career history | |
| 1938–1940 | Sheboygan Red Skins |
References
- "Glenn Adams NBL stats". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
- "Sparky Adams". Peach Basket Society. September 17, 2015. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
- "Glenn Adams Statistics". Just Sports Stats. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
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