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George Atkinson

George Atkinson

1947 - 2025

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Former NFL standout George Atkinson, who forged his legacy as a hard-hitting safety and return specialist for the Oakland Raiders and later for the Denver Broncos, died October 27, 2025, in Georgia at the age of 78. Born January 4, 1947, in Savannah, Georgia, Atkinson helped lead his team at Sol C....

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