Joe Adams (quarterback)

Joe "747" Adams (born April 5, 1958) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback for three seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL) with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, Toronto Argonauts and Ottawa Rough Riders during 1982 to 1984. He was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the 12th round of the 1981 NFL Draft, but remained a practice squad member during his one year with the team. He played college football for the Tennessee State Tigers. Adams garnered the nickname "747" in reference to the Boeing 747 aircraft. He was announced as one of seven Class of 2024 inductees into the Black College Football Hall of Fame on December 14, 2023.