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 ...

It's been a rough few days for the Las Vegas Raiders organization. Monday, the team announced that former safety George "The Hitman" Atkinson died. He was 78. "The Raiders Family is deeply saddened by ...

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 the club did not reveal a cause.

George Atkinson, a hard-hitting former Raiders safety who struck fear in the opposition, has died. He was 78. The Raiders announced Atkinson's death on Monday. The team didn't reveal a cause of death.

Savannah native George Atkinson, who was a three-sport star in his days at Johnson High School before going on to a stellar career as a safety with the Oakland Raiders, will be inducted in the Georgia ...

Shortly after the passing of Carol Davis, the widow of the great Al Davis and mother of Mark Davis, the Las Vegas Raiders organization suffered another loss: George Atkinson, a player who played a ...

George Atkinson helped the Raiders get to five straight AFC Championship Games. Manny Rubio / USA Today Even those who never played with or against George Atkinson could feel how much he loved playing ...

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 ...