Jack Atchason
American football player (1936–2020)
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John Dean "Jack" Atchason (November 16, 1936 - February 5, 2020) was an American football end. He played college football at Western Illinois University, and played professionally in the American Football League (AFL) in 1960, for the Boston Patriots and the Houston Oilers.[1]
PositionEnd
BornNovember 16, 1936
Springfield, Illinois, U.S.
Springfield, Illinois, U.S.
DiedFebruary 5, 2020 (aged 83)
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
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| Position | End | ||||||||||
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| Born | November 16, 1936 Springfield, Illinois, U.S. | ||||||||||
| Died | February 5, 2020 (aged 83) Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, U.S. | ||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||||
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) | ||||||||||
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| College | Western Illinois | ||||||||||
| AFL draft | 1960: 2 Pick: First Selections (by the Dallas Texans)th round | ||||||||||
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Atchason died on February 5, 2020.[2]
