- Ron Atchison
NFL player
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DateOfBirth=1930
Birthplace=Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
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Position=Defensive lineman
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years=1952-1968
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CFHOF=24&player=Atchison,%20RonRon Atchhison (born in
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ) was aCanadian football defensive lineman who played for theSaskatchewan Roughriders from 1952 through 1968. He was part of theGrey Cup championship-winningSaskatchewan 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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