Jean-Pierre Adams, French footballer, pictured on July 26, 1977, in Paris. AFP Jean-Pierre Adams, the former France and Paris Saint-Germain defender who spent 39 years in a coma, has died. He was 73.

Jean-Pierre, 68, is a former professional soccer player who helped France to win several World Cups in the 1970s. The Senegalese born star was one of the first men of color on the team.

Former France and Paris-Saint-Germain defender Jean-Pierre Adams died on Monday after spending 39 years in a coma, the team said. He was 73. Adams was administered an incorrect dose of an ...

French and ex-PSG star Jean-Pierre Adams has died at the age of 73 after spending 39 years in a coma. Adams was pronounced dead on Monday at the Nimes University Hospital. He had been in a deep ...

Sport Football Jean-Pierre Adams Tragic mistakes behind Jean-Pierre Adams' 39-year coma - and his wife's devoted care France international Adams passed away at the age of 73 on Monday, having been ...

Adams, christened 'The Black Rock', earned his first France call-up in 1972 and was sold to OGC Nice ahead of the 1973-74 season. The 5ft 10in centre half would spend four years on the Cote d'Azur ...