Sam Edwards Adams Sr. (September 20, 1948 – October 10, 2015) was a professional American football offensive guard with the New England Patriots (1972–1980) and the New Orleans Saints (1981) of the National Football League. He played college football at Prairie View A&M University. He was a member of the New England Patriots 1970s All-Decade Team and 35th Anniversary Team. Adams died at Methodist Willowbrook Hospital in Houston Texas on October 10, 2015 at the age of 67. He was the father of defensive tackle, Sam Adams. He is the uncle of safety Andrew Adams. References 1948 births 2015 deaths People from Jasper, Texas American football offensive guards Prairie View A&M Panthers football players New England Patriots players New Orleans Saints players