Raiders legend George Atkinson, known for his fierce hits, dies at 78

George Atkinson, a hard-hitting former Raiders safety who struck fear in the opposition, has died. He was 78. The Raiders ...

Remembering the life of Savannah native, Oakland Raider legend George Atkinson

Savannah native George Atkinson started his football journey as a star at Johnson High, then with the Oakland Raiders. He has ...

Fallece leyenda de Raiders George Atkinson, conocido por sus duros golpes

Por JOSH DUBOWGeorge Atkinson, ex safety de los Raiders conocido por su juego rudo que infundía miedo en los rivales, ha ...

Raiders legendary safety George Atkinson dies at 78

George Atkinson, a hard-hitting former Raiders safety who struck fear in the opposition, has died. He was 78. The Raiders ...

George Atkinson, former Oakland Raiders’ controversial, hard-hitting safety, dies at 78

Atkinson was the last remaining member of the Oakland Raiders’ famed “Soul Patrol” defensive backfield that once terrorized ...

Legendary Raiders defensive back George Atkinson dead at 76

George Atkinson, a hard-hitting defensive back who roamed the secondary for the Oakland Raiders and was part of the team’s ...

Raiders legend George Atkinson passes away at 78 — Remembering the “Soul Patrol” safety who defined an era

George Atkinson, the legendary Oakland Raiders safety and a significant figure in the team’s legendary “Soul Patrol” defense, has died at 78. Popular for his fearless hits and leadership, Atkinson ...

George Atkinson, who had been final living member of Raiders' 'Soul Patrol,' dies

George Atkinson played in 144 games and intercepted 30 passes. He and Jack Tatum were one of the most intimidating safety ...