Frank Atkinson (American football)
Franklyn Rehm Atkinson (born December 13, 1941) is a former professional American football defensive lineman who played in the National Football League (NFL) and the American Football League (AFL). He played college football at Stanford University, where he was a defensive and offensive tackle. He was the first player selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers (108th overall pick) in the 1963 NFL Draft and played 14 games for them in that season and was a starter at defensive tackle during the late season. He played in the inaugural Hall of Fame game in Canton, Ohio in 1963 and gained All-Rookie team mention. He played in the AFL for the Denver Broncos in 1964.[1]
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| Position: | Defensive tackle, defensive end | ||||||||
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| Born: | December 13, 1941 San Francisco, California | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 240 lb (109 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Menlo-Atherton (CA) | ||||||||
| College: | Stanford | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1963 / Round: 8 / Pick: 108 | ||||||||
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