That athleticism led to his induction into the Sports Hall of Fame of the " garnet, blue and white," following in the cleats of his dad, George " Gammy" Atkins, who was an earlier inductee.
Par suite de ses prouesses athlétiques, il a été intronisé au temple de la renommée des sports de son université, tout comme son père, George « Gammy » Atkins, avant lui.