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Douglas Leon Atkins (May 8, 1930 – December 30, 2015) was an American football defensive end who played for the Cleveland Browns, the Chicago Bears, and the New Orleans Saints in the National Football League (NFL).
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An All-NFL choice four times and a veteran of eight Pro Bowls, Atkins wound up his career with three successful seasons with the New Orleans Saints. For 17 years and 205 games, Doug wrecked absolute havoc on opposing linemen, quarterbacks, and ball carriers.
Dec 30, 2015 · Hall of Fame defensive end Doug Atkins, who helped revolutionize his position while playing with the Chicago Bears in the 1950s and '60s died Wednesday at the age of 85.
The NFL takes a look back at the Pro Football Hall of Fame career of defensive end Doug Atkins.Subscribe to the NFL YouTube channel to see immediate in-game ...
Dec 30, 2015 · Doug Atkins, a towering Hall of Fame defensive end who manhandled offensive linemen and quarterbacks for 17 seasons in the National Football League, most famously with the Chicago Bears, died...
Dec 30, 2015 · Atkins was a four-time all-NFL selection who made eight Pro Bowl appearances during a 17-year NFL career with the Cleveland Browns, Chicago Bears and New Orleans Saints. His 6-foot-8 frame created major matchup problems for opponents.
An All-NFL choice four times and a veteran of eight Pro Bowls, Atkins ended his career with three final seasons with the expansion Saints. His 17 years on the field was second in the NFL’s record book at the time and his 205 games were third among all players.
Dec 30, 2015 · Doug Atkins, a Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive end for the Browns, Bears and Saints, died Wednesday at the age of 85. After starring at the University of Tennessee, Atkins was the 11th...
Dec 30, 2015 · He was a Pro Bowler eight times for the Bears and helped them win the NFL championship in 1954 and 1963. In 1967 he was traded to the Saints, and although he was 37 years old before he got to New Orleans, he played well enough in his three seasons there that the Saints retired his No. 81 jersey.
