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 icon Oakland Raiders safety popular for his fearless tackles and commanding position in the team’s legendary“Soul Patrol” secondary, has died at the age of 78. The Raiders ...

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 ...

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.

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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 ...