Larry Adams (June 13, 1936 – February 27, 2000) was an American jockey who was active from 1960 until 1983.
[3] He rode in the Kentucky Derby five times, achieving third place riding High Echelon on May 2, 1970.
His greatest successes came in 1965–1966 when he was the favored mount for a horse named Moccasin.
From August 6 until November 6, 1965, Moccasin, trained by Harry Trotsek, had a streak of eight wins in a row while ridden by Adams.
In 1974, at the age of 38, Adams was denied a jockey's license by the New York State Racing and Wagering Board.