Background
He was born in Banks, Lancashire, near Southport.
He was born in Banks, Lancashire, near Southport.
In Scotland for Hearts and in England for two clubs Southport and Stockport in his native Lancashire and He played in a Scottish style and was a strong tackler. Abrams transferred to from Hearts in 1914 for £1000.
After guesting for three of his former clubs during World War I, Southport Central, Stockport County and Heart of Midlothian, he returned to following the return of The Football League, remaining at Stamford Bridge until 1920 having made a total of 49 appearances and scoring 7 goals in total.
He joined Cardiff City on a free transfer, reuniting with his former Stockport manager Fred Stewart. However he made just one appearance for the club on 30 August 1920 in a 0–0 draw with Clapton Orient before returning to Southport.