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Come Fan with UsTuesday, June 23, 2026

Clemson Blog Remembers Gaines Adams

Even after he left for the NFL, Gaines Adams was beloved by Clemson fans. It’s only natural, then, that our own Shakin The Southland offers a retrospective on Adams’ life and career.

Anima eius et animae omnium fidelium defunctorum per Dei misericordiam requiescant in pace

This morning we were struck by news that shakes all Tiger fans to the core: one of our own has died.

If you aren’t familiar with Adams’ career at Clemson, or weren’t familiar with him to begin with, and want to understand exactly what this man meant to people, you must read this.

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