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GORDON ATKISSON PHOTO GALLERIES 
2010 INSIDE THE COACH'S BOX
'We are glad to have Mr. October and his lefty-bat available this season. He has been such an important part of our team over the past three years and we're delighted to have him play for us during his senior year.' AS A SENIOR IN 2010: Game-By-Game Statistics | 2010 Media Guide Bio
Backup first baseman saw limited action as a senior, getting late-game at-bats vs. Michigan State (5/1), Purdue (4/16) and Hofstra (3/26).
PENN STATE BASEBALL MANAGER: Team manager the past two years for the Penn State baseball team before walking on this season ... Assisted all aspects of the program, including practices, day-to-day operations and team travel. HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year baseball letterwinner for the Oxford High School Hornets, leading squad all the way to Districts sophomore year ... Named team captain senior year ... Also a member of varsity football, swimming and golf ... Captained the Oxford Braves, American Legion team ... Stellar in the classroom as well, graduating with over a 4.0 grade point average ... Served as class president sophomore through senior years ... Member of the Student Council for all four years ... Graduated as the salutatorian (second) in a class of 260 ... A member of the National Honor Society. PERSONAL: Full name is Gordon Richard Atkisson ... Born on October 7, 1987 in Norristown, Pa. ... Parents are Gordon and Mary Jo Atkisson ... Brother of Elizabeth (16) ... Majoring in business management with an international business minor. ON CHOOSING PENN STATE: 'I think if Penn State were to be a person,it would wear a tuxedo t-shirt because it says I'm formal, but I also like to have a good time. Penn State offers an outstanding education along with a chance to make memories that will last a lifetime. It's just a good atmosphere. There are so many people, but it has a really strong family feel to it.'
ATKISSON'S CAREER STATISTICS
| Year | AVG | GP-GS | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | TB | SLG | BB | HBP | OBP | SB-ATT | PO-A-E | FLD% |
| 2010 | .000 | 3-0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0-0 | 2-0-0 | 1.000 |
| Total | .000 | 3-0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0-0 | 2-0-0 | 1.000 |
GETTING TO KNOW GORDON
Nickname: Mr. October, Dr. Gordonez, The Doctor
Major & Why: Business Management because I've always been interested in business and would like to get into the sports business some day. I also have a minor in International Business.
Favorite Thing About Penn State: There's always something to do
Favorite Thing About Medlar Field At Lubrano Park: The couches in the locker room
Favorite Major League Baseball Player: Ryan Howard. People often confuse us, but there is one sure way to distinguish; I have more power.
Favorite Penn State Sport Other Than Baseball: Football
Favorite Athletic Memory at Penn State: Rob Yodice's game tying home run in the top of the ninth against #1 UNC my freshman year. I was on the radio helping call the game and went nuts into the headset. We went on to win the game in extra innings.
Favorite Athlete (Any Sport): Charles Barkley
Favorite Pro Team: Philadelphia Phillies
Favorite Sports Broadcaster (Any Sport): Harry Kalas, RIP
Favorite Musical Artist: Red Hot Chili Peppers
Favorite Movie: Happy Gilmore
Favorite TV Show: South Park
Favorite Website: ESPN.com
Favorite Food: Chipotle, but only if I have Chipotlaway at home to clean up afterwards
Hobbies: Golf with Sick and Seb, watching The Jersey Shore on MTV.
Childhood Idol: My Dad
Place I'd Like To Visit: There's no place new that I would like to visit, but I would love to go back to Europe and tour it again, especially Ireland.
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Buy a lifetime membership to the fruit of the month club and then with the left over money, probably buy a mansion right next to the guys from Entourage so I could chill with Johnny Drama. I would also make sure my parents had their own wing to the mansion, so my mom could still do my laundry.
After Penn State, I Would Like To: Get rich or die trying