Doug Atkins Autographs
Doug Atkins was a legendary American football player known for his remarkable defensive skills. Born on May 8, 1930, in Humboldt, Tennessee, Atkins grew up in a poverty-stricken family and had to work odd jobs to support his family. His athletic career began during his time at Humboldt High School, where he played basketball, football, and ran track. After completing his high school education, he enrolled at the University of Tennessee and became a vital part of the football team.
Atkins was one of the top picks in the 1953 NFL draft, and he joined the Cleveland Browns as a defensive end. After three seasons with the Browns, he moved to the Chicago Bears, where he established himself as one of the dominant defensive players in the league. Atkins won a championship with the Bears in 1963, and he retired after the 1969 season. He played 17 seasons of professional football, starting in 1953 and continuing through to 1969, before ending his career with the New Orleans Saints. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1982.
Atkins remained involved in football after his retirement and worked as a defensive coach for many years. He was also actively involved in charitable work aimed at helping underprivileged children. Sadly, he passed away in 2015 in Knoxville, Tennessee, at the age of 85. Atkins is remembered as one of the greatest defensive players in the history of American football and an inspiration to many who followed in his footsteps. His contributions to the sport will forever be remembered, and his legacy continues to impact the game to this day.
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The most expensive item with a signature of Doug Atkins (Doug Atkins 1998 Football Hall Of Fame Signature Autograph Post Card Auto /2500) was sold in May 2025 for $1,800.99 while the cheapest item (5X7 HALL OF FAME DOUG ATKINS AUTOGRAPHED CARD WITH COA) found a new owner for $0.01 in November 2010. The month with the most items sold (21) was April 2025 with an average selling price of $63.75 for an autographed item of Doug Atkins. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in October 2024 with $235.50 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $1.25 was August 2017. In average, an autographed item from Doug Atkins is worth $12.50.
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Latest News about Doug Atkins
Boyd, Atkins Named To PFF Top 101 Players In 2018 (02/13/2019): The Pro Football Focus Top 101 rates the best single-season performances regardless of position – and credit the best players from 2018. 
