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George Atkinson was born on 15 December, 1877 in Savannah, GA. He was an American football strong safety who played for the University of Notre Dame and the Oakland Raiders. He was a three-time All-American and a two-time All-Pro selection.
Atkinson was a three-time All-American at Notre Dame, and was a two-time All-Pro selection with the Oakland Raiders. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1975.
Atkinson was known for his hard-hitting style of play, and was nicknamed "The Assassin" for his aggressive tackling. He was also known for his leadership and was a team captain for the Raiders.
Atkinson's career ended in 1982 due to a knee injury. He died in 1997 at the age of 79.
Atkinson's net worth is estimated to be around $2 million. He earned most of his wealth from his football career. He also earned money from endorsements and other business ventures.
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actor,miscellaneous |
| Age |
91 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
| Born |
15 December 1877 |
| Birthday |
15 December |
| Birthplace |
Savannah, Georgia, U.S. |
| Date of death |
1 May, 1968 |
| Died Place |
Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Nationality |
United States |
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George Atkinson Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is George Atkinson's Wife?
His wife is Michelle Martin (m. ?–2018)
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Michelle Martin (m. ?–2018) |
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George Atkinson Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is George Atkinson worth at the age of 91 years old? George Atkinson’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated
George Atkinson's net worth
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Timeline
Atkinson's twin sons George III and Josh played college football for Notre Dame. George III became an NFL running back. Both George III and Josh died prematurely; Josh killed himself in December 2018, and George III died of unannounced causes (following a suicide attempt shortly after Josh's death) in December 2019.
Atkinson currently works as a Raiders broadcaster, doing the pre-game and post-game shows. He also hosts a television program called Behind the Shield. Since 2008, Atkinson has been a major spokesperson for "The Clothing Broker", a warehouse-style clothing store in Oakland, California. He also appears regularly on NFL Network "Top 10" shows that involve the Raiders, providing insight and his perspective on the many "controversial" calls made against the Oakland Raiders. Some examples are: 1) Perhaps the most controversial call - the Immaculate Reception - Atkinson contends that it was a dead ball because of the "double touch" rule (i.e., a Steelers player came into contact with the football while the pass was in the air), that the football also touched the ground before being scooped up by Steelers' Franco Harris and thus the play should have been ruled as an incomplete pass, and because Raiders' linebacker, Phil Villapiano, was illegally blocked ("clipped") during Harris's resulting game clinching touchdown run; 2) Atkinson stated that the Tuck Rule had never been used until it was used against the Raiders in the 2001 AFC divisional playoff game (it actually came into play during an earlier game, also involving the Patriots, that same 2001 season) and never used again (the Tuck Rule was abolished on March 20, 2013).
In a regular-season game in 1976 vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Raiders' arch-rival, Atkinson hit an unsuspecting Lynn Swann in the back of the head with a forearm smash, even though the ball had not been thrown to Swann. The hit rendered Swann unconscious with a concussion. Atkinson had also hit Swann in a similar manner in the previous season's AFC Championship game, which also gave Swann a concussion. After the second incident, Steelers' coach Chuck Noll referred to Atkinson as part of the "criminal element" in football. Atkinson subsequently filed a $2 million defamation lawsuit against Noll and the Steelers, which Atkinson lost.
Atkinson set the Raiders' single-game record for punt return yardage in 1968, with 205 yards against Buffalo. He ranks fifth on the Raiders all-time interception list with 30.
George Henry Atkinson II (born January 4, 1947) is an American former professional football player who was a safety and kick returner in the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL) for the Oakland Raiders from 1968 to 1977. He played college football at Morris Brown. He was a member of the Raiders' Super Bowl XI championship team.
He is known for his work on Racing for Life (1924), The Conquering Power (1921) and Times Have Changed (1923).
