Bill Adamaitis
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Adamaitis as head coach of Worcester South basketball team, 1947
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| Born |
January 25, 1915 Worcester County, Massachusetts |
| Died | February 15, 1968 (aged 53) Worcester, Massachusetts |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Alma mater | The Catholic University of America |
| Known for | American football player |
William A. "Bill" Adamaitis (January 25, 1915 - February 15, 1968) was an American football player who played college and professional football from 1933 to 1937.
Adamaitis played college football for the Catholic University Cardinals from 1933 to 1936. He led the Cardinals to a victory over the Ole Miss Rebels in the 1936 Orange Bowl and became the first, and one of only three, players to catch and throw a touchdown pass in the same Orange Bowl. He was selected to play on the College All-Star team in the Chicago College All-Star Game in August 1937 and led the college all-stars in their only scoring play against the NFL champion Philadelphia Eagles.
Although he had an offer to play for the Eagles, Adamaitis opted to remain in Washington, D.C., where he played professional football for the Washington Presidents of the Dixie League. Adamaitis helped lead the Presidents to the 1937 Dixie League championship with a 5-0-2 record in conference play.
Adamaitis was born in 1915 in Worcester County and attended Classicial High School in Worcester, Massachusetts, where he was captain of the basketball team, a member of the football, baseball and track teams. He received a Bachelor's degree from The Catholic University of America in 1937 and a Master's degree from Worcester State College in 1951.
Adamaitis played college football at the halfback position for The Catholic University of America Cardinals. During the 1933 season, he impressed observers with his passing ability, including a 30-yard completion, as he led Catholic University's frosh team to a victory over the University of Maryland's frosh team. He saw limited playing time in 1936, but became a star while playing for the varsity team during the 1935 and 1936 seasons.
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