- Born
- Birth nameGeorge Henry Atkinson
- Nickname
- Butch
- Height6′ (1.83 m)
- George Atkinson was born on January 4, 1947 in Savannah, Georgia, USA.
- SpousesMichelle Martin(? - October 23, 2018) (her death, 2 children)Michelle Martin (divorced, 2 children)
- Defensive Back for the Oakland Raiders (1968-1977) and Denver Broncos (1979).
- Led the AFL in Punt Returns in 1968 (36) and the NFL in 1973 (41).
- Led the AFL in Kick Return Average (25.1), Punt Return Yards (490), Punt Return Touchdowns (2), Kick & Punt Returns (68) and Kick & Punt Return Yards (1,292) in 1968.
- Ranks 72nd on NFL All-Time Kick Return Average (24.9).
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