Ron Atchison

Ron Atchison

NFL player


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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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