Ron Atchison
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Ron Atchison | |
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Date of birth: | 1930 |
Place of birth: | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan |
Career information | |
Position(s): | Defensive lineman |
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1952-1968 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
Canadian Football Hall of Fame |
Ron Atchhison (born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) was a Canadian football defensive lineman who played for the Saskatchewan Roughriders from 1952 through 1968. He was part of the Grey Cup championship-winning Saskatchewan Roughriders in 1966.
Atchison played for the Saskatoon Junior Hilltops from 1947-1949. In 1976, in recognition of his greatness as a player, the Hilltops named their practice field and permanent quarters after him.
During Atchison's time as a member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders, he was named to the CFL's Western All-Star team 6 times.
Atchison was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 1978. He was inducted into the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame in 1980.
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