About Ron Atchison
Lived 1930 – 2010 (aged 80). Ron Atchison was a Canadian canadian football player.
Ronald William Atchison (April 21, 1930 – June 23, 2010) was a Canadian professional football defensive lineman who played for the Saskatchewan Roughriders from 1952 through 1968. He was part of the Grey Cup championship-winning Roughriders in 1966. Atchison was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 1978. He was inducted into the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame in 1980.
Born in Central Butte and raised in Saskatoon, Atchison played for the Saskatoon Hilltops from 1947 to 1949. In 1976, in recognition, the Hilltops named their practice field and permanent quarters after him.
During Atchison's time as a member of the Roughriders, he was named to the CFL's Western All-Star team 6 times as a defensive tackle.
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Who was Ron Atchison?
Canadian football player (1930-2010)
When was Ron Atchison born?
Ron Atchison was born on 21 April 1930 in Central Butte.
When did Ron Atchison die?
Ron Atchison died on 23 June 2010 in Regina.
What was Ron Atchison's occupation?
Ron Atchison was a canadian football player.
What nationality was Ron Atchison?
Ron Atchison was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ron Atchison. https://biography.guide/ron-atchison/
MLA: "Ron Atchison." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ron-atchison/.
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