About George Atkins
Lived 1932 – 2015 (aged 82). George Atkins was an American american football player.
George Arthur Atkins (April 10, 1932 – January 21, 2015) was an American professional football offensive lineman. After a college football career at Auburn, he played one season with the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL).
Atkins returned to Auburn as an assistant coach to Ralph Jordan in 1956, coaching in various positions, including offensive line. He resigned after the 1971 season to take on a business position in Birmingham, Alabama.
Atkins married former Leah Rawls, 1953 World water skiing champion and later historian at Auburn University, in 1954. He died in 2015.
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Who was George Atkins?
American football offensive lineman (1932-2015)
When was George Atkins born?
George Atkins was born on 10 April 1932 in Birmingham.
When did George Atkins die?
George Atkins died on 21 January 2015.
What was George Atkins's occupation?
George Atkins was an american football player.
What nationality was George Atkins?
George Atkins was American.
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· DBpedia: George Atkins (American football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Atkins. https://biography.guide/george-atkins/
MLA: "George Atkins." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-atkins/.
Chicago: "George Atkins." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-atkins/.
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