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Lee Adamson

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Lee Adamson
Personal information
Date of birth (1946-06-27) 27 June 1946 (age 78)
Original team(s) Greensborough (DVFL)
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1966–1973 Collingwood 96 (0)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1973.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Lee Adamson (born 27 June 1946) is a former Australian rules footballer who played in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]

From Greensborough, Adamson came through the Collingwood Football Club's under 19s before getting into the senior side. He made his debut in 1966 as a slender defender. Adamson played in the losing Collingwood side in the 1970 Grand Final against premiers Carlton. Adamson was accused of racially abusing Carlton player Syd Jackson, when Jackson was reported for striking Adamson.[1] 22 years later, Jackson admitted no racial abuse was committed.[2]

After he retired in 1973, Adamson was a support coach at Victoria Park.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2003). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (5th ed.). Melbourne, Victoria: Crown Content. p. 4. ISBN 1-74095-032-1.
  2. ^ "Footy play puts the boot in". The Sydney Morning Herald. 3 August 2010. Retrieved 13 February 2024.