Raiders legend George Atkinson, known for his fierce hits, dies at 78 16 mins ago George Atkinson, a hard-hitting former Raiders safety who struck fear in the opposition, has died. He was 78. The Raiders said Atkinson’s family informed the team of his death on Monday. The team said he died in Georgia without revealing a cause of death. Atkinson was a key part of the Raiders' "Soul Patrol" secondary in the 1970s, helping them win their first Super Bowl. Atkinson played 144 games, mostly with the Raiders, and was known for his physical play. He remained connected to the organization until his death.

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