| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Denis Atkins | ||
| Date of birth | 8 November 1938 | ||
| Place of birth | Bradford, England | ||
| Playing position | Full Back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1955–1960 | Huddersfield Town | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1955–1968 | Huddersfield Town | 194 | (0) |
| 1968–1971 | Bradford City | 108 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals). |
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Denis Atkins (born 8 November 1938 in Bradford, England) is a former professional footballer who played as a defender for Huddersfield Town and Bradford City during his 12 year career between 1959 and 1971.
Atkins was a full back who worked through the ranks of Huddersfield Town. He made his debut in February 1960 when he gave away a penalty in a 1–1 draw with Sunderland. He ended up playing for 13 years at Huddersfield playing in more than 200 games.
He joined his hometown team in March 1968 in a swap deal. He played more than 100 games for Bradford City over four seasons until he retired to become a teacher. He briefly returned to the club to act as liaison officer between City and local schools and junior football.
Atkins' eldest daughter is Jill Atkins, a member of the Great Britain hockey team.