R.I.P John Atkinson

[chubchaser]

was sad to hear of the passing of leeds legend john atkinson.i remember watching this fella on our left wing when i first started to watch leeds in 1977.such a great finisher and loved by the leeds fans.i remember the chants of (6 foot 2 eyes of blue big john atky's after you) ringing out from the south stand.i vaguely remember one particular game at headingley when he intercepted on his own line and went the full length of the field twice in the same match.the man was class personified and 340 tries for the blue and amber will take some beating.the 2nd highest try scorer for the club behind erric harris.R.I.P john and thanks for all the great memories.

[shaunshaun39]

im no leeds rhinos fan, but as a kid and in my teens i remember him as being pure class and think he would still be a star in todays game, he was that good, so yes rip john.