About Chick Atkinson
Lived 1918 – 1962 (aged 43). Chick Atkinson was an American american football player.
Charles L. "Chick" Atkinson (January 16, 1918 – January 4, 1962) was an American football coach. He served as the head football coach at Brigham Young University (BYU) from 1949 to 1955, compiling a record of 18–49–3. This included an 0–11 record in 1949.
Atkinson was a native of Pocatello, Idaho. In high school, he was all-state in football and basketball. He graduated from the University of Idaho, where was the captain of the football and basketball teams. Prior to his tenure at BYU, Atkinson coached football at Pocatello High School, where his record was 38–11. He died in 1962 at the age of 43 of a possible stroke.
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Who was Chick Atkinson?
American football coach (1918-1962)
When was Chick Atkinson born?
Chick Atkinson was born on 16 January 1918 in Pocatello.
When did Chick Atkinson die?
Chick Atkinson died on 4 January 1962 in Salt Lake City.
What was Chick Atkinson's occupation?
Chick Atkinson was an american football player.
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Chick Atkinson was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Chick Atkinson. https://biography.guide/chick-atkinson/
MLA: "Chick Atkinson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/chick-atkinson/.
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