Ed Adams

Adams helped pioneer Hartnell College Athletics when he joined the department in 1937. He spent more than 30 years campaigning for better facilities and encouraging participation. He was a staunch supporter of women’s athletics in a male-dominated era. Best known for his work in track and field, Adams helped organize the first state track meet in the late 1940s. Hartnell didn’t lose a dual meet in 20 years under his direction. When he retired, the Hartnell College Ed Adams Invitational was born and continues to this day.