Ron Atchison

PLAYING CAREER

SASKATCHEWAN JUNIOR HILLTOPS 1947 - 1949
SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS 1952 - 1968

AWARDS AND HONOURS

ALL-WESTERN MIDDLE GUARD 1956, 1960 - 1963
ALL-WESTERN DEFENSIVE TACKLE 1964
STACK TIBBITS AWARD (MOST VALUABLE CANADIAN) 1963, 1964
GREY CUP PARTICIPATION 1966, 1967
GREY CUP WINNING TEAMS 1966

Throughout his career, Ron Atchison was known for his toughness and durability.   During his 17-year career with the Roughriders, he played Offensive Centre, Defensive Middle Guard, and Defensive Tackle.

Ron “Atch” Atchison was described by a western reporter who wrote, "In combat he is fierce, aggressive, and ruthless.  When the heat of battle has died away he is warm, friendly, articulate companion."

Ron Atchison is a member of the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame.

INDUCTED 1978 – PLAYER

 

Class of 1978 Paul Dojack, Harry McBrien, Kaye Vaughan