Adams Academy was akin to Exeter and Andover, playing against many of the same teams. Adams was a feeder school for Harvard. A trip to the Quincy Historical Society (Quincy, Mass.) may yield the exact date and possible identities of the sitters. The society has many of the Adams records, inclusive of older sporting photos. The academy opened in 1872 and ceased operation in 1908.
Adams played the Boston Game early on and by 1876 appears to be playing the American Rugby Game, and the American Collegiate Game by 1882.
Late 1870s or early 1880s photo; albumin measures 15 1/4 x 10 15/16. The photo is framed, so please excuse the glare from the glass.
Thank you for sharing this picture and information. I have recently purchased a similar picture and I didn't know what team it was so this is very helpful. My picture has team members identified. What else could you tell me about the school or where I could find more info? Would be happy to connect as well if easier! Thank you again for sharing your football collection.. very impressive.
ReplyDeleteNames that are on my picture include Lincoln, Edwards, Avery, Hunt, Page, Miller, Foley, Childs, Emmes, Griffin, Holdwin(?), Curtis(?).
ReplyDeleteThe uniforms are very similar/identical to the ones shown.