Crim: Adam’s Hall of Fame induction highlights career that ‘ended up being a pretty good gig’

By Don Crim, Senior Columnist | June 3, 2024
Joel Adam, left, walks with his daughter, Claudia, middle, and wife, Amy, during the final home game of Claudia's senior season and Adam's final season as a coach. Adam spent 24 seasons coaching baseball and softball at Wentzville (Mo.) Holt and is being recognized for his career by being inducted into the Gateway Athletic Conference Hall of Fame. | Submitted photo

WENTZVILLE, Mo. — Joel Adam has a lifetime of ballpark memories. Like the times he snuck under the fence at old Q Stadium as a kid to take batting practice with his dad, Bill. Or playing high school and American Legion baseball for Mike Hellenthal in Quincy before continuing his career at Culver-Stockton College. There…

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