Frank Atkinson (American football)
Franklyn Rehm Atkinson is a former professional American football defensive lineman who played in the National Football League and the American Football League. He played college football at Stanford University, where he was a defensive and offensive tackle. He was the first player selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1963 NFL Draft and played 14 games for them in that season and was a starter at defensive tackle during the late season. He played in the inaugural Hall of Fame game in Canton, Ohio in 1963 and gained All-Rookie team mention. He played in the AFL for the Denver Broncos in 1964.
