Denis Atkins

Denis Atkins

Personal information
Date of birth	8 November 1938
Place of birth	Bradford, England
Playing position	Full Back
Youth career
1955–1960	Huddersfield Town
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps^†	(Gls)^†
1955–1968	Huddersfield Town	194	(0)
1968–1971	Bradford City	108	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (goals)

Denis Atkins (born 8 November 1938 in Bradford, England) is a former professional footballer who played as a defender for Huddersfield Town and Bradford City during his 12-year career between 1959 and 1971.

Playing career

Atkins was a full back who worked through the ranks of Huddersfield Town. He made his debut in February 1960 when he gave away a penalty in a 1–1 draw with Sunderland. He ended up playing for 13 years at Huddersfield playing in more than 200 games.

He joined his hometown team in March 1968 in a swap deal. He played more than 100 games for Bradford City over four seasons until he retired to become a teacher. He briefly returned to the club to act as liaison officer between City and local schools and junior football.

Family

Atkins' eldest daughter is Jill Atkins, a member of the Great Britain hockey team.

Sources

• Frost, Terry (1988). Bradford City A Complete Record 1903-1988. Breedon Books Sport. p. 83. ISBN 0-907969-38-0.