George Atkinson, the formidable former Raiders safety known for his hard-hitting play, has passed away at 78. His death was announced by the Raiders on Monday, though the club did not reveal a cause.

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, 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 ...

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 ...

The NFL has lost one of its fiercest competitors. George Atkinson, the hard-hitting Raiders safety who helped define the franchise’s gritty defensive identity in the 1970s, has passed away at the age ...

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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