George Henry Atkinson II[1][2] (January 4, 1947 – October 27, 2025) was an American professional football player who was a safety and return specialist for the Oakland Raiders of …

1 day ago · George Atkinson, a hard-hitting former Raiders safety who struck fear in the opposition, has died. He was 78.

1 day ago · George Atkinson, one of the Raiders' all-time great players who later worked as a team broadcaster, has died at age 78, the team announced. Atkinson was selected by the …

1 day ago · George Atkinson played in 144 games and intercepted 30 passes. He and Jack Tatum were one of the most intimidating safety combinations of all time.

12 hours ago · George Atkinson, the formidable former Raiders safety known for his hard-hitting play, has passed away at 78. His death was announced by the Raiders on Monday, though …

1 day ago · George Atkinson, a hard-hitting former Raiders safety who struck fear in the opposition, has died. He was 78.

1 day ago · George Atkinson, the last member of the Oakland Raiders’ famed “Soul Patrol,” a hard-hitting, rule-bending defensive backfield that terrorized the NFL in the 1970s, has died, …

1 day ago · Raiders on Atkinson "The Raiders Family is deeply saddened by the passing of George Atkinson, a life-long Raider whose physical style of play helped define an era of football.

1 day ago · LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Raiders legend George “The Hitman” Atkinson has died at the age of 78, the team announced Monday. “The Raiders Family is deeply saddened by the …

11 hours ago · George Atkinson, a hard-hitting defensive back who roamed the secondary for the Oakland Raiders and was part of the team’s Super Bowl XI champions, has died at the age of 76.