George Atkinson, a longtime Raiders safety and broadcaster known for his toughness and hard hitting, has died at age 78. Atkinson played for the Raiders from 1968 to 1977. He finished his career with the Denver Broncos in 1979.

Oakland Raiders legend and former AFL All-Star George Atkinson, who led the team to a Super Bowl 11 championship, has passed away.

To the delight of fans and players, the Denver Broncos announced the return of quite arguably the best throwbacks in football. The Broncos will wear their 1977-inspired throwbacks against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. The matchup will be reminiscent of Super Bowl XII, when the Broncos first appeared in the Big Game.

Take a look as wide receiver Courtland Sutton reels in a pass to secure prime field-goal position before kicker Wil Lutz kicks a 39-yarder through the uprights to win the game, as heard through the voice of KOA's Dave Logan.

Broncos fans, it's time to turn back the clock and relive the magic of 1977! On Saturday, August 3rd, the Broncos will celebrate the ultimate Throwback Day at Broncos training camp. This special event will showcase the Mile High Collection of the 70s and ...

George Atkinson, a former safety for the Raiders, died at the age of 78, the team announced Monday. Atkinson’s “physical style of play helped define an era of football,” the team said in a statement.