William Adams (minors02)

Charles William Adams

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6'0", Weight 185 lb.
• High School Fortier High School
• Born January 16, 1922 in New Orleans, LA USA
• Died October 7, 1996 in New Orleans, LA USA

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Biographical information

William Adams was a minor league baseball player and manager who is perhaps most notable for leading the Thibodaux Giants of the Evangeline League to a league championship in 1953 and the New Iberia Pelicans of the Evangeline League to a league championship in 1954. The Giants' championship was the only one the team won in its eight year history, and the Pelicans' was its only league championship in its five year history.

Adams had a lengthy minor league career, which would have been longer if not for service in World War II. He began his career in 1941 and missed 1943 to 1945 due to military service. He then played from 1946 to 1954. Overall, he hit .279 with 1,285 hits in his 11 year minor league career.

He also pitched from 1952 to 1954, going 6-6 with a 4.30 ERA in 37 games.

From 1951 to 1953, Adams served as the player-manager of the Thibodaux Giants. He last managed in 1954 - leading the Pelicans to a league championship.

Year-by-Year Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Organization	Playoffs
1951	Thibodaux Giants	Evangeline League	75-61	1st	none	lost in 1st round
1952	Thibodaux Giants	Evangeline League	75-63	2nd	none	lost in 1st round
1953	Thibodaux Giants	Evangeline League	71-67	2nd	Atlanta Crackers	League Champs
1954	New Iberia Pelicans	Evangeline League	85-55	1st	Atlanta Crackers	League Champs