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Doug Atkins
1930–2015Humboldt, TNItalian American descendantHistoric
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Biography
Chicago Bears DE; Pro Football Hall of Fame; one of the most feared defensive players in NFL history. Pro Football Hall of Fame; 8x Pro Bowl; Tennessee Italian-American defensive legend
Notable For
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- Pro Football Hall of Fame
- one of the most feared defensive players in NFL history
Honors & Recognition
- Pro Football Hall of Fame
- 8x Pro Bowl
- Tennessee Italian-American defensive legend
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Doug Atkins Italian?
Yes — Doug Atkins is of Italian heritage with roots in Italian. Chicago Bears DE
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Sports
- Specialty
- Football
- Years
- 1930–2015
- Birth Place
- Humboldt, TN
- Origin
- Italian American descendant
- Regional Ancestry
- Italian
- Publication Status
- Published
- Ancestry Verification
- Needs Review
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