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Doug Atkins

Player of American football (1930-2015) · United States · On the map · Athletes · Died at 85

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.

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Tennessee Volunteers basketball1950-1951
Chicago Bears
Cleveland Browns
New Orleans Saints
Tennessee Volunteers football

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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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United States
Category
Athletes
Type
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Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1930 to 2015 · aged 85