George Atkinson was all about making plays 📺 NFL | Las Vegas Raiders

The Steelers/Raiders rivalry of the late 70s was unmatched. Made Franco a household name. Steel Curtain vs The Soul Patrol. RIP George “Dr Death” Atkinson, the last remaining member of that punishing secondary (all 180 pounds of him). 🙏🏽🖤🩶 | The Penn State Bank Button Society

A look back at the legacy of lifelong Raider George Atkinson, a dynamic defensive back whose physical style of play defined an era of football. | Las Vegas Raiders

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 | Overtime Studio Labs

Meet the "Soul Patrol" of the Raiders! The hard-hitting backfield of the 70s: Willie Brown, Skip Thomas, Jack Tatum, and George Atkinson. Legends of aggressive play! #Raiders #SoulPatrol #NFLHistory | Ron Williford