Allen Edward Atkinson (born July 28, 1943) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the American Football League (AFL) and the National Football League (NFL). He played high school ball at Monsignor Bonner High School. He played college football for the Villanova Wildcats as a lineman. He played professionally in the AFL for the New York Jets from 1965 through 1969; then for the NFL Jets 1970 through 1974. He was a member of the Jets' 1968 World Championship team, and an AFL All-Star in 1968.

See also

List of American Football League players

References

External links

New York Jets bio page

1943 births

Living people

Players of American football from Philadelphia

American football linebackers

Villanova Wildcats football players

New York Jets players

American Football League players

American Football League All-Star players

Al Atkinson