Selected in the seventh round of the 1968 NFL Draft with the 190th overall pick, George Atkinson carved out a remarkable career with the Oakland Raiders, a near-decade run defined by grit, heart, and hard-hitting defense. Sadly, on October 27, 2025, news broke that the Raiders legend had passed away at the age of 78.

The announcement hit the football world hard. Almost immediately, tributes began flooding in from fans and the NFL community. And as the NFL community continues to honor his legacy on the field, many are also reflecting on the man he was off it, his family, his role as a father, and the personal battles that shaped his life beyond football.

Let’s take a closer look at Atkinson’s journey through family, love, and the legacy he leaves behind.

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