Adams played only a portion of the 1954 season in Baltimore. Subsequently this is his lone card in a Bird's uniform. He played a scant 41 games platooning between 2nd and 3rd base before being replaced by Grady Hatton mid season. Overall he had a 14-season MLB career.
Adams was one of the few players prior to Brooks Robinson to wear the number 5. Which begs the question, who the heck is pictured in the the action photo behind his portrait on this card? He never wore 23 so he can't be the fielder. The guy who looks to be sliding into 2nd (although he should be sliding from the opposite direction, Topps must have reversed the image to better fit the card layout?) I think is wearing a #12. Adams did wear #12 in Cincinnati prior to playing for the White Sox, so it could be that. If anyone knows the answer feel free to let me know in the comment section below.
Major League Career Stats: BA: .269 HR: 37 Hits: 1082 RBI: 303 AB: 4019
