TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY’S FOOTBALL PROGRAM IS RICH IN TRADITION!
THE TIGERDEN GROUP WOULD LIKE TO RECOGNIZE SOME OF OUR LEGENDS OF THE PAST
Tigers spotlight #001
Joe “747” Adams (1977-1980)
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The Man
Born: April 5th, 1958, in Gulf Port, Mississippi.
Position: Quarterback
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 190 lbs
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The Legend
Joe Adams was nicknamed “747” because of his rocket of an arm! The iconic 747 jumbo jet, was the epitome of air travel of the 20th Century. This comparison truly exemplifies the strong correlation between the two powerful, smooth and generational mediums of air travel.
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Highlights
Class of 2024 Black College Football Hall of Fame
Ranks second at Tennessee State in Career Passing Yards (8,653).
Record as a starter was 25-7.
Threw for 30 touchdowns in 1980 and 75 in his career.
Selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the 12th round of the 1981 NFL draft.
Played in the Canadian Football League (Saskatchewan Roughriders, Toronto Argonauts and Ottawa Rough Riders.
