Douglas Leon Atkins (May 8, 1930 – December 30, 2015) 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).

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Exceptionally strong and agile, the 6-8, 257-pound Atkins earned legendary acclaim as a devastating pass rusher who would often leapfrog blockers to get at the passer. That was a skill that carried over from his collegiate days when he won the …

Mar 14, 2022 · He was an imposing figure, whether tracking down opposing quarterbacks or selling caskets. At 6-8 and approximately 280 pounds, with a high jumper’s athleticism, it’s not difficult to imagine what it was like to play quarterback with this …

Dec 30, 2015 · Doug Atkins, a 1952 All-America defensive end at Tennessee and a member of the NFL Hall of Fame and College Football Hall of Fame, died Wednesday morning of natural causes at Fort...

Jan 3, 2016 · Quarterbacks, linemen and ball carriers for 17 years feared a looming Doug Atkins. He played for the Bears from 1955 to 1969 and was a key figure in one of football's most potent...

Dec 30, 2015 · KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Doug Atkins, a defensive lineman who earned induction into both the Pro Football Hall of Fame and College Football Hall of Fame, has died. He was 85.

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 on...

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.

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