1962 NFL HIGHLIGHTS Plus: 1962 NFL PRO BOWL GAME. Atkins played on the 1951 Tennes… On the final play of his NFL career, Atkins sacked Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dick Shiner, preserving the Saints' 27–24 victory in the 1969 season finale.[17]. Bears Hall of Fame defensive end Doug Atkins has been named to the NFL All-Time Team. See the broadcast announcement as the Bears select Ohio State QB Justin Fields with the No. [21], Atkins died of natural causes at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee, on December 30, 2015, at the age of 85. Atkins was the only unanimous selection to the SEC All Quarter-Century team and was selected as the overall SEC "Player of the Quarter-Century" for the years 1950 to 1975. Even though he only played three seasons for New Orleans, the club retired his #81,[19] one of two numbers originally retired by the franchise. Douglas Leon Atkins (May 8, 1930 – December 30, 2015) was an American professional football player who was a defensive end for the Cleveland Browns, Chicago Bears, and New Orleans Saints in the National Football League (NFL). [11] The Browns traded Atkins and Ken Gorgal to the Chicago Bears for a third-round and a sixth-round pick in the 1956 NFL draft. “Doug was a superstar,” said St. Peter. NOW PLAYING Duke linebacker Chris Rumph II, son of Bears defensive line coach Chris Rumph, joins NFL Now to discuss having a father who coaches in the NFL, what he can bring to the team that drafts him and how growing up in an athletic family has prepared him for the pros. Doug played 17 seasons in the NFL. [citation needed], Atkins was born May 8, 1930, in Humboldt, Tennessee. [12][13] According to Pat Summerall, Atkins was traded by Paul Brown for burping out loud in a team meeting. Quarterbacks, linemen and ball carriers for 17 years feared a looming Doug Atkins. [10] He played his first two seasons in the NFL with the Browns, winning the NFL Eastern Conference in 1953, and the NFL Championship in 1954. Atkins married twice. Narrator, John Facenda. NFL Network analytics expert Cynthia Frelund breaks down why the Bears got the most bang for their buck of any team in the draft with the selection of OL Teven Jenkins at No. An entertaining tribute to the individual courage of Dick Butkus. Watch as Bears great Ed Sprinkle gets inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. [20] During a 1983 segment about Atkins on the NFL Films show "This Is the NFL", legendary narrator John Facenda described Atkins "like a storm rolling over a Kansas farmhouse. Watch former Bears WR/DB Rashied Davis announce the club's selection of Oklahoma State OL Teven Jenkins as the No. He was voted to four Pro Bowls and was named to the NFL's All-Decade Team for the 1940s. Bears safety Tashaun Gipson Sr. makes a great play to break up a Drew Brees throw intended for Saints WR Michael Thomas. It was an absolute pleasure to work with Doug and Ginger Atkins! NFL Network's David Carr explains why the Bears should be "overly ecstatic" about selecting Justin Fields at No. 9 All-Time Pass Rusher in its Top-10 show. George Musso stood 6-2 and weighed 262 pounds, which made him one of the largest men playing pro football during the 1930s and 1940s. 11 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. Bears NT John Jenkins makes a great play by recovering a fumble from Saints QB Taysom Hill. Stretching way, way back for this one, but it's an appropriate selection. Bears executive ccout Jeff Shiver announces the selection of Oregon cornerback Thomas Graham Jr. with the No. [4] Atkins played on the 1951 Tennessee Volunteers football team that won the national championship. January 03, 2017 " Dougs mother was a dear friend to me. About December 30, 2015. Kyle Brandt weighs in with his biggest takeaway among the quarterbacks taken in Round 1 of the 2021 NFL Draft. His first wife was from Humboldt, and he married his second wife, from Milan, Tennessee, after the death of his first wife. [15] Before the 1967 season, Atkins requested a trade from Chicago and was traded to the New Orleans Saints. In Chicago, Atkins quickly became the leader of a devastating defensive unit. NFL Network's Cynthia Frelund explains why the Bears' selection of Justin Fields with the No. 228 pick in Round 6 of the 2021 NFL Draft. 151 pick in Round 5 of the 2021 NFL Draft. Bears assistant director of player personnel Champ Kelly announces the selection of North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Dazz Newsome with the No. Using the landscape around him as both subject and medium, Doug Aitken creates works that illuminate how we experience the world. [14], At the 1966 Pro Bowl, Atkins announced his retirement from football. Let your team spirit be known with this Vintage Tubular T-Shirt from '47 Brand! Bears players on 1960s NFL All-Decade Team: Doug Atkins, Dick Butkus, Larry Morris, Gale Sayers. They spent over two hours with us on our first initial visit explaining everything to us and listening to our wants and needs and desires. 250 overall pick. Tittle, 54 Hugh McElhenny, 55 Frank Gifford, 57 Chuck Bednarik, 60 Charley Trippi, 76 Leo Nomellini, 78 Les Richter, 100 Jack Christiansen, 102 Emlen Tunnell, 111 Dante Lavelli, 116 George Connor, 118 Ernie Stautner, 128 Lattner. He suffered a fractured knee cap during the 1968 season. Atkins was a fierce defender who was known for using his immense size and agility to his advantage. Watch complete game highlights from the Bears' Wild Card game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Bears defensive coordinator Sean Desai announces Chicago's selection of BYU defensive lineman Khyiris Tonga in Round 7 of the 2021 NFL Draft with the No. Highlights include #s 2 Lenny Moore, 4 Joe Perry, 5 Raymond Berry, 8 Gino Marchetti, 18 Stan Jones, 21 Doug Atkins, 22 Bill George, 32 Lou Groza, 56 Yale Lary, 58 Alex Karras, 59 Joe Schmidt, 60 Lane, 63 Bart Starr, 70 Forrest Gregg, 72 Jordan, 92 Hugh McElhenny, 102 Y.A. 221 pick in Round 6 of the 2021 NFL Draft. Highlights include #s 4 Doug Atkins, 6 Joe Perry, 9 Pete Pihos, 12 Ollie Matson, 20 Tom Fears, 32 Hirsch, 40 Otto Graham, 41 Doak Walker, 42 Y.A. [8][9], The Cleveland Browns selected Atkins with the 11th overall selection in the 1953 NFL draft. The NFL Network ranked him as the number 9 Pass Rusher of All Time in its Top Ten show. ... Jim Gibbons, Bill Forester, Mike Ditka, Nick Pietrosante, Les Richter, Doug Atkins, Jesse Whittenton and Forrest Gregg. ... Watch complete game highlights from the Bears' Wild Card game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Bears director of player personnel Josh Lucas announces Chicago's selection of Virginia Tech Hokies running back Khalil Herbert in Round 6 of the 2021 NFL Draft with the No. [7] He finished runner-up in the high jump at the 1952 Southeastern Conference championships with a mark of 6' 6" (1.98m) which placed him 25th in the world that year. Tennessee went 29-4-1 during his college career and won a national title in 1951. Credits. 5 years, 2 months and 24 … From early bidding wars to today's biggest contracts, take a look back at how free agency has evolved throughout NFL history. NFL Network's Stacey Dales explains why Justin Fields is such an appealing prospect, breaks down what scouts have to say about the QB and discusses what he can bring to an offense. He was considered one of the, if not the, most dominant defensive players in SEC history. Sprinkle played his entire 12-year NFL career with the Bears from 1944-55, helping the Monsters of the Midway win the league championship in 1946. As a … 11 overall pick was the draft's biggest steal and how some scouts had Fields ranked as the top QB prospect going into the draft. Watch a breakdown of sixth-round pick Khalil Herbert's college highlights and find out why "Juice" could become a fruitful pick for the Bears. Doug Atkins, NFL hall of famer (Browns, Bears, Saints), dies at 85; Howard Edward Davis Jr., boxer (Olympic silver 1976), dies at 59; 2015 Highlights. Includes highlights of Hall of Fame induction. Their expertise in moving things around to accentuate the highlights … [2] He earned All-America honors in 1952. 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