About Gary Atkins
Born 1966. Gary Atkins is a rugby league player.
Garry Atkins (born 12 October 1966) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s. He played at club level for York (three spells), Castleford, and Hull Kingston Rovers, as a , or .
Playing career Club career Atkins started his professional career at York. He played a total of 144 games across three different spells at the club (1986–1990, 1992–1994 and 1999–2000).
Atkins was transferred from York to Castleford on Wednesday 1 August 1990, and made his début for Castleford in the 12-30 defeat by Warrington on Sunday 9 September 1990.
Atkins played , (replaced by substitute Keith England) and scored a try in Castleford's 11-8 victory over Wakefield Trinity in the 1990 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1990–91 season at Elland Road, Leeds on Sunday 23 September 1990.
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English rugby league player
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Gary Atkins was born on 12 October 1966.
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Gary Atkins is a rugby league player.
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