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Doug Atkins

Player of American football (1930-2015)

  • Fame44.8
  • Momentum0.0
  • Wikipedia1.2K
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Lived 1930–2015, aged 85United States
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  • Wikipedia
    8 languages
    Cross-language footprint
  • Era
    1930–2015
    Aged 85
  • Awards
    1
    recognised work
Summary
Updated 2026-06-21

Douglas Leon Atkins was an American professional football defensive end who played for the Cleveland Browns, Chicago Bears, and New Orleans Saints in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers under head coach Robert Neyland. He is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame and the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Atkins was also drafted to the NBA in the 17th round by the Minneapolis Lakers in the 1953 NBA draft.

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  • Tennessee Volunteers basketball
    1950–1951
  • Chicago Bears
  • Cleveland Browns
  • New Orleans Saints
  • Tennessee Volunteers football
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  • Pro Football Hall of Fame
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44.8
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Historical7.0
Source confidence45.0
Completeness70.0
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