College none Died May 10, 2007 | 1954-1956 Washington Redskins Positions Fullback Name Dale Atkeson | |
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Date of birth (1930-12-24)December 24, 1930 Date of death May 10, 2007(2007-05-10) (aged 76) | ||
Dale Wayne Atkeson (December 24, 1930 – May 10, 2007) was a former American football fullback in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins. He did not attend college.
Atkeson was traded by the Redskins to the Pittsburgh Steelers following the 1956 season. However, he never played for the Steelers after suffering a torn Achilles tendon. He was cut by the team during training camp in 1958.
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