Billy Ray Adams

Billy Ray Adams (October 18, 1938 – June 1, 2023) was an American college football player for the Ole Miss Rebels.^[1][2] He was named a first-team All-American as a senior in 1961.^[1][3]

Key Information

Personal information
Born	(1938-10-18)October 18, 1938 Reform, Alabama, U.S.
Died	June 1, 2023(2023-06-01) (aged 84) Madison, Mississippi, U.S.
Career information
College	Ole Miss (1959–1961)
NFL draft	1962: 3rd round, 36th overall pick
AFL draft	1962: 16th round, 127th overall pick
Career history
San Francisco 49ers (1962)*
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
First-team All-American (1961) First-team All-SEC (1961) Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame
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Adams was born on October 18, 1938, in Reform, Alabama.^[4][5] He grew up in Columbus, Mississippi, where he graduated from Stephen D. Lee High School. He attended the University of Mississippi and played under coach Johnny Vaught on his Rebels teams from 1959 to 1961 as a left cornerback and fullback.^[6] Adams graduated in 1962.^[2] He was inducted into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame in 1987.^[4]

Adams died in Madison, Mississippi, on June 1, 2023, at the age of 84.^[2]

1. ^ ^{a b} Howell, Kaitlin (June 1, 2023). "Ole Miss football legend Billy Ray Adams dies". WJTV.
2. ^ ^{a b c} "Ole Miss Football Legend Billy Ray Adams Passes Away". University of Mississippi. June 1, 2023. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
3. ^ Gangi, Ted; Yonis, Josh. "FWAA All-America Team" (PDF). Football Writers Association of America. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
4. ^ ^{a b} "Billy Adams". Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
5. ^ Billy Ray Adams
6. ^ Johnson, David. "Ole Miss legend Billy Ray Adams passes away at 84". 247sports.com.

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