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Raiders Legend George Atkinson, Super Bowl Champion, Dies at 78

10/28/2025

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George Atkinson, a former Raiders safety and Super Bowl champion, died at age 78, per the Raiders.
He played for the Raiders from 1968 to 1977 and earned two Pro Bowl selections.
He helped the team win its first Super Bowl title in 1977 and was part of the Soul Patrol.
He recorded 30 career interceptions and drew scrutiny for aggressive hits, notably against Hall of Fame receiver Lynn Swann.

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George Atkinson, a former Raiders safety and Super Bowl champion, died at age 78, per the Raiders.
He played for the Raiders from 1968 to 1977 and earned two Pro Bowl selections.
He helped the team win its first Super Bowl title in 1977 and was part of the Soul Patrol.
He recorded 30 career interceptions and drew scrutiny for aggressive hits, notably against Hall of Fame receiver Lynn Swann.