Allen Edward Atkinson (born July 28, 1943) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the American Football League (AFL) and the National Football League (NFL). He played high school ball at Monsignor Bonner High School. He played college football for the Villanova Wildcats as a lineman. He played professionally in the AFL for the New York Jets from 1965 through 1969;[2] then for the NFL Jets 1970 through 1974. He was a member of the Jets' 1968 World Championship team, and an AFL All-Star in 1968.

Al Atkinson
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Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1943-07-28) July 28, 1943 (age 81)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school:Monsignor Bonner (Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania)
College:Villanova
NFL draft:1965 / round: 6 / pick: 84
AFL draft:1965 / round: 3 / pick: 24
(by the Buffalo Bills)[1]
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played - started:120-16
Interceptions:21
Fumble recoveries:2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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References

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  1. ^ "1965 AFL Draft". Archived from the original on February 25, 2017. Retrieved March 23, 2017.
  2. ^ Jack Horrigan and Mike Rathet, The Other League/The Fabulous Story of the American Football League
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