Adams, James F., IV

Johns Hopkins University
Charlottesville
1975

James "Ace" Adams began his outstanding lacrosse career by winning four varsity letters on St. Paul's championship teams from 1943-46. At Johns Hopkins University, he was named to the Honorable Mention All-America Team in 1948, First Team in 1949, and Third Team in 1950. He led the Blue Jays to national championship titles in 1947, 1948, and 1950, and a shared national title with Navy in 1949. Adams represented Hopkins in the 1949 and 1950 North/South Collegiate All-Star games. He played for Mt. Washington Lacrosse Club from 1951-1956. Adams served as the head coach of: St. Paul's school from 1951-53; Mt. Washington Club, 1957; United States Military Academy, 1958-1969; University of Pennsylvania, 1969-1977; and the University of Virginia in 1977. Adams served as President of the USLCA from 1963-64, and has served on many NCAA, USILA and Lacrosse Foundation Committees from 1965 to date.

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