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CARL MCADAMS - INDUCTEE #52

hall of fame fast fact:

Carl McAdams' nickname was "sheep dog." He got the name because he had shaggy hair that fell over his forehead and covered his eyes.

Carl McAdams

In 1958, McAdams, a 6-3, 217-pound linebacker, helped take the White Deer Bucks to the football promised land with a state title in his first year on the team.

In 1962, he was named to the all-state basketball team and helped lead White Deer to the state title.

Following high school, McAdams went to the University of Oklahoma to play college football under legendary Coach Bud Wilkinson. Twice, he was named All-American and is still regarded as one of the greatest linebackers in Oklahoma football history. McAdams played defensive end, tackle, or linebacker.

In one of the rivalry games, McAdams racked up 12 unassisted tackles, an interception, and forced a UT fumble as the Longhorns were threatening to score. In the 1965 Gator Bowl, McAdams received MVP honors for his performance.

Following his college career, McAdams was rewarded with a lucrative $300,000 contract to play for the American Football League’s New York Jets.

McAdams’ pro career was cut short because of ankle injuries.