Name Josh Atkinson Siblings George Atkinson III Years Team Date joined 2011 | Weight 89 kg Date of death 1983 (aged 80–81) Height 1.83 m | |
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Full name Joshua Whitehead Atkinson Date of birth (1902-03-28)28 March 1902 Role American football defensive back Current team Notre Dame Fighting Irish football (#43 / Defensive back) Parents George Atkinson, Michelle Martin | ||
Place of birth Blackpool, England Playing position | ||
Video Interview: Notre Dame freshman cornerback Josh Atkinson
Joshua Whitehead Atkinson (28 March 1902 – 1983) was an English footballer. He began his career with his hometown club Blackpool in 1923, but did not make any League appearances for the Seasiders. He joined Leeds United in 1924, and went on to make 52 League appearances for the club. Four years later, he joined Barnsley, for whom he scored his first League goals: two in 61 appearances. He joined Chester in 1931, making seven League appearances, before finishing his career back on the Fylde coast with Fleetwood Town.
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