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'''Atari David Bigby''' (born September 19, 1981) is a former [[American football]] [[Safety (American football position)|safety]]. He was signed by the [[Miami Dolphins]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] in 2005. He played [[college football]] at the University of Central Florida.
'''Atari David Bigby''' ((born September 19, 1981) is a former [[American football]] [[Safety (American football position)|safety]]. He was signed by the [[Miami Dolphins]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] in 2005. He played [[college football]] at the University of Central Florida.


Bigby has also been a member of the [[New York Jets]], [[Green Bay Packers]], [[Seattle Seahawks]], and the [[San Diego Chargers]]. With the Packers, Bigby won [[Super Bowl XLV]] against the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]].
Bigby has also been a member of the [[New York Jets]], [[Green Bay Packers]], [[Seattle Seahawks]], and the [[San Diego Chargers]]. With the Packers, Bigby won [[Super Bowl XLV]] against the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]].


==Early years==
==Early years==
Bigby attended [[Miami High School (Miami, Florida)|Miami High School]] in [[Miami, Florida]] where he [[Varsity letter|lettered]] three years in [[High school football|football]] and two in [[Track and field|track]]. He attended high school with [[Safety (American football position)|safety]] [[Marquand Manuel]], [[Houston Texans]] [[wide receiver]] [[Andre Johnson]], [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] wide receiver [[Roscoe Parrish]], [[Philadelphia Eagles]] [[offensive lineman]] [[Jamaal Jackson]], and [[Miami Heat]] [[forward (basketball)|forward]] [[Udonis Haslem]]. As a prep player at Miami (Fla.) Senior High School, played every position on the field other than lineman. His senior year, Bigby recorded 72 tackles, four forced fumbles, and one interception, on defense. On offense, he had 500 receiving yards, 315 rushing yards, and nine touchdowns. Bigby earned second-team Class 6A all-state honors and also played in the Dade-Broward All-Star Game.<ref name="Bigby's Bio">{{cite web
Bigby is named after the [[Atari|American video game console company with the same name]]. He attended [[Miami High School (Miami, Florida)|Miami High School]] in [[Miami, Florida]], where he [[Varsity letter|lettered]] three years in [[High school football|football]] and two in [[Track and field|track]]. He attended high school with [[Safety (American football position)|safety]] [[Marquand Manuel]], [[Houston Texans]] [[wide receiver]] [[Andre Johnson]], [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] wide receiver [[Roscoe Parrish]], [[Philadelphia Eagles]] [[offensive lineman]] [[Jamaal Jackson]], and [[Miami Heat]] [[forward (basketball)|forward]] [[Udonis Haslem]]. As a prep player at Miami (Fla.) Senior High School, played every position on the field other than lineman. His senior year, Bigby recorded 72 tackles, four forced fumbles, and one interception, on defense. On offense, he had 500 receiving yards, 315 rushing yards, and nine touchdowns. Bigby earned second-team Class 6A all-state honors and also played in the Dade-Broward All-Star Game.<ref name="Bigby">{{Cite web |title=Atari Bigby's Bio at packers |url=http://www.packers.com/team/players/bigby_atari/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070413003346/http://www.packers.com/team/players/bigby_atari/ |archive-date=April 13, 2007 |access-date=September 11, 2007 |publisher=packers.com}}</ref>
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|title=Atari Bigby's Bio at packers
|publisher=packers.com
|accessdate=September 11, 2007
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|archivedate=April 13, 2007
|url-status=dead
}}</ref>


==College career==
==College career==
As a redshirt freshman at Jah Rastafari University, Bigby played in 11 games and made 38 tackles.<ref name="Atari Bigby's page at the Official Packers site">{{cite web|url=http://www.packers.com/team/players/bigby_atari/#s7|title=Atari Bigby|accessdate=October 28, 2009| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20091203041026/http://www.packers.com/team/players/bigby_atari/| archivedate= December 3, 2009 | url-status= dead}}</ref>
As a redshirt freshman at University of Central Florida, Bigby played in 11 games and made 38 tackles.<ref name="Atari Bigby">{{Cite web |title=Atari Bigby |url=http://www.packers.com/team/players/bigby_atari/#s7 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091203041026/http://www.packers.com/team/players/bigby_atari/ |archive-date=December 3, 2009 |access-date=October 28, 2009}}</ref>


==Professional career==
==Professional career==


===Miami Dolphins===
===Miami Dolphins===
After going undrafted in the [[2005 NFL Draft]], Bigby was signed by the [[Miami Dolphins]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] on May 16, 2005. He was later waived by the Dolphins on July 25, 2005, prior to the start of the preseason.<ref name="Packers.com" >{{cite web|url=http://www.packers.com/team/players/bigby_atari/ |title=Packers.com > Team > Players > Atari Bigby | publisher=Packers.com| accessdate= April 18, 2010| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20060116235722/http://www.packers.com/team/players/bigby_atari/| archivedate= January 16, 2006 | url-status= dead}}</ref>
After going undrafted in the [[2005 NFL Draft]], Bigby was signed by the [[Miami Dolphins]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] on May 16, 2005. He was later waived by the Dolphins on July 25, 2005, prior to the start of the preseason.<ref name="Packers.com">{{Cite web |title=Packers.com > Team > Players > Atari Bigby |url=http://www.packers.com/team/players/bigby_atari/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060116235722/http://www.packers.com/team/players/bigby_atari/ |archive-date=January 16, 2006 |access-date=April 18, 2010 |publisher=Packers.com}}</ref>


===New York Jets===
===New York Jets===
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===Green Bay Packers===
===Green Bay Packers===
[[File:Atari Bigby celebrates his interception.jpg|right|thumb|Atari Bigby celebrating an interception in 2009.]]
[[File:Atari Bigby celebrates his interception.jpg|right|thumb|Bigby celebrating an interception in 2009]]
Atari was originally signed to the Packers practice squad on November 1, 2005. Was then promoted to the active roster on December 22, 2005 and made his NFL debut on December 25 against the [[Chicago Bears]]. He was inactive for the final contest against the [[Seattle Seahawks]].
Bigby was originally signed to the Packers practice squad on November 1, 2005. He was promoted to the active roster on December 22, 2005, and made his NFL debut on December 25 against the [[Chicago Bears]]. He was inactive for the final contest against the [[Seattle Seahawks]].


Bigby was waived by the Packers at the end of the 2006 preseason, but was signed two days later to their practice squad. After spending the first 10 weeks of the season on the Packers' practice squad, Bigby was signed to the active roster on November 15, 2006. He recorded two tackles during the season.
Bigby was waived by the Packers at the end of the 2006 preseason, but was signed two days later to their practice squad. After spending the first 10 weeks of the season on the Packers' practice squad, Bigby was signed to the active roster on November 15, 2006. He recorded two tackles during the season.


After a very successful 2007 training camp and preseason, Bigby replaced starting strong safety [[Marquand Manuel]], who was released prior to the 2007 regular season. Bigby was named the NFC Defensive Player of the month for December 2007.<ref name="defpow">{{cite web|url=http://www.packers.com/news/releases/2007/12/20/2/ |title=Atari Bigby Voted Defensive Player Of The Week |publisher=Packers.com |accessdate=December 23, 2007 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080223062734/http://www.packers.com/news/releases/2007/12/20/2/ |archivedate=February 23, 2008 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Bigby tied for the NFL lead with four interceptions during the month in just four games. The Packers posted a 3-1 record in December and clinched the [[NFC North]] division, locking up the No. 2 seed in the NFC playoffs. Bigby posted an interception in three of Green Bay's four December games. He had a 22-yard interception in Week 14 and recorded a career-high two interceptions the next week against St. Louis. Bigby finished the month with an interception in the Packers' win over Detroit.
After a very successful 2007 training camp and preseason, Bigby replaced starting strong safety [[Marquand Manuel]], who was released prior to the 2007 regular season. Bigby was named the NFC Defensive Player of the month for December 2007.<ref name="defpow">{{Cite web |title=Atari Bigby Voted Defensive Player Of The Week |url=http://www.packers.com/news/releases/2007/12/20/2/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080223062734/http://www.packers.com/news/releases/2007/12/20/2/ |archive-date=February 23, 2008 |access-date=December 23, 2007 |publisher=Packers.com}}</ref> Bigby tied for the NFL lead with four interceptions during the month in just four games. The Packers posted a 3–1 record in December and clinched the [[NFC North]] division, locking up the No. 2 seed in the NFC playoffs. Bigby posted an interception in three of Green Bay's four December games. He had a 22-yard interception in Week 14 and recorded a career-high two interceptions the next week against St. Louis. Bigby finished the month with an interception in the Packers' win over Detroit.


On January 12, Bigby started his first playoff game against the [[Seattle Seahawks]]. He finished the game with seven tackles (one for a loss), a forced fumble and a pass defensed. Bigby had two big hits, one that led to a [[Marcus Pollard]] fumble that was recovered by Green Bay's defensive end [[Aaron Kampman]]. Green Bay took the lead on the ensuing drive.
On January 12, Bigby started his first playoff game against the [[Seattle Seahawks]]. He finished the game with seven tackles (one for a loss), a forced fumble and a pass defensed. Bigby had two big hits, one that led to a [[Marcus Pollard]] fumble that was recovered by Green Bay's defensive end [[Aaron Kampman]]. Green Bay took the lead on the ensuing drive.


An [[exclusive-rights free agent]] in the 2008 offseason, Bigby signed a one-year tender deal with the Packers.<ref name="1yrtndr08">{{cite web |url=http://blogs.jsonline.com/packers/archive/2008/03/21/packers-re-sign-bigby.aspx |title=Packers re-sign Bigby |publisher=JSOnline.com |accessdate=March 21, 2008 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080324175359/http://blogs.jsonline.com/packers/archive/2008/03/21/packers-re-sign-bigby.aspx |archivedate=March 24, 2008 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
An [[exclusive-rights free agent]] in the 2008 offseason, Bigby signed a one-year tender deal with the Packers.<ref name="1yrtndr08">{{Cite web |title=Packers re-sign Bigby |url=http://blogs.jsonline.com/packers/archive/2008/03/21/packers-re-sign-bigby.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080324175359/http://blogs.jsonline.com/packers/archive/2008/03/21/packers-re-sign-bigby.aspx |archive-date=March 24, 2008 |access-date=March 21, 2008 |publisher=JSOnline.com}}</ref>


Bigby had the Packers' first 2008 interception in season opener against the [[Minnesota Vikings]] on ''[[Monday Night Football]]'', picking off [[quarterback]] [[Tarvaris Jackson]] in the fourth quarter. He played in just seven games during the season due to injuries and was placed on season-ending [[injured reserve]] with a shoulder injury on December 18. Bigby finished the 2008 season with 21 tackles, two pass deflections and an interception.
Bigby had the Packers' first 2008 interception in the season opener against the [[Minnesota Vikings]] on ''[[Monday Night Football]]'', picking off [[quarterback]] [[Tarvaris Jackson]] in the fourth quarter. He played in just seven games during the season due to injuries and was placed on season-ending [[injured reserve]] with a shoulder injury on December 18. Bigby finished the 2008 season with 21 tackles, two pass deflections and an interception.


On February 26, 2009, Bigby received a second-round tender offer worth $1.545 million from the [[Green Bay Packers]]. He was free to sign a contract with another team when he became a free agent on the 27th, but the Packers had the right to match the deal.
On February 26, 2009, Bigby received a second-round tender offer worth $1.545 million from the [[Green Bay Packers]]. He was free to sign a contract with another team when he became a free agent on the 27th, but the Packers had the right to match the deal.


Bigby won his first Super Bowl when the Packers defeated the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] in [[Super Bowl XLV]]. Bigby was the first player to emerge from the tunnel when the Packers were introduced.
Bigby won his first Super Bowl when the Packers defeated the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] in [[Super Bowl XLV]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl XLV - Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Green Bay Packers - February 6th, 2011 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201102060pit.htm |access-date=2024-03-13 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Bigby was the first player to emerge from the tunnel when the Packers were introduced.


===Seattle Seahawks===
===Seattle Seahawks===
Bigby signed with the [[Seattle Seahawks]] on August 16, 2011 and played in 15 regular season games.
Bigby signed with the [[Seattle Seahawks]] on August 16, 2011, and played in 15 regular season games.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Atari Bigby 2011 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BigbAt20/gamelog/2011/ |access-date=2024-03-13 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>


===San Diego Chargers===
===San Diego Chargers===
Bigby signed with the [[San Diego Chargers]] on March 16, 2012.
Bigby signed with the [[San Diego Chargers]] on March 16, 2012.


On March 8, 2013, Bigby was released by the Chargers.<ref>{{cite web | last=Copeland |first=Kareem |title=Tom Telesco: Chargers won't spend big in free agency |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000148967/article/tom-telesco-chargers-wont-spend-big-in-free-agency |publisher=''NFL.com'' |date=March 8, 2013 |accessdate=March 8, 2013}}</ref>
On March 8, 2013, Bigby was released by the Chargers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Copeland |first=Kareem |date=March 8, 2013 |title=Tom Telesco: Chargers won't spend big in free agency |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000148967/article/tom-telesco-chargers-wont-spend-big-in-free-agency |access-date=March 8, 2013 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>


===Career statistics===
===Career statistics===
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==Personal==
==Personal life==
Atari Bigby was born in [[Jamaica]] and moved to the United States at age 4. He was named by his grandmother, who liked the name Atari. "[[Go terms#Atari|Atari]]" is a Japanese word meaning "hit a target", akin to an English speaker exclaiming "bullseye!". During his time at UCF, he insisted he was not named after the [[Atari|video game console of the same name]].
Atari Bigby was born in [[Jamaica]] and moved to the United States at age 4. He was named by his grandmother, who liked the name Atari. "[[Go terms#Atari|Atari]]" is a Japanese word meaning "hit a target", akin to an English speaker exclaiming "bullseye!". During his time at UCF, he insisted he was not named after the [[Atari|video game console of the same name]].
He is married to Jill and has 2 daughters, Michelle, born in 2001, and Leenah, born in 2004 and 3 sons, Atari Kente Bigby, who was born February 10, 2008. David Bigby who was born in 2011, and Joshua, who was born in 2014.<ref name="Atari Bigby's Personal">{{cite web|
He is married to Jill and has 2 daughters, Michelle, born in 2001, and Leenah, born in 2004 and 3 sons, Atari Kente Bigby, who was born February 10, 2008. David Bigby who was born in 2011, and Joshua, who was born in 2014.<ref name="Atari Bigbyb">{{Cite web |title=Atari Bigby's Personal at packers |url=http://www.packers.com/team/players/bigby_atari |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070220011359/http://www.packers.com/team/players/bigby_atari/ |archive-date=February 20, 2007 |access-date=September 11, 2007 |publisher=packers.com}}</ref><ref name="Packers: Hair today, gone tomorrow? NFL to decide">{{Cite news |title=Packers: Hair today, gone tomorrow? NFL to decide |url=http://www.madison.com/wsj/home/sports/index.php?ntid=279476&ntpid=2 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090627223449/http://www.madison.com/wsj/home/sports/index.php?ntid=279476&ntpid=2 |archive-date=June 27, 2009 |access-date=March 31, 2008 |work=Wisconsin State Journal}}</ref>
url=http://www.packers.com/team/players/bigby_atari | title=Atari Bigby's Personal at packers | publisher=packers.com| accessdate= September 11, 2007 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070220011359/http://www.packers.com/team/players/bigby_atari/ |archivedate=February 20, 2007}}</ref><ref name="Packers: Hair today, gone tomorrow? NFL to decide">{{cite web|url=http://www.madison.com/wsj/home/sports/index.php?ntid=279476&ntpid=2 |title=Packers: Hair today, gone tomorrow? NFL to decide | publisher=Wisconsin State Journal| accessdate= March 31, 2008 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090627223449/http://www.madison.com/wsj/home/sports/index.php?ntid=279476&ntpid=2 |archivedate=June 27, 2009}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
{{commons category|Atari Bigby}}
{{commons category|Atari Bigby}}
*[http://www.atarihitsbig.com/ Atari Bigby's official home page]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20110927115422/http://www.seahawks.com/team/roster/Atari-Bigby/cc34090a-222b-47b4-b67a-2d2dc7c0e17f Seattle Seahawks bio]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20110927115422/http://www.seahawks.com/team/roster/Atari-Bigby/cc34090a-222b-47b4-b67a-2d2dc7c0e17f Seattle Seahawks bio]


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Atari Bigby
refer to caption
Bigby in 2008
No. 47, 20, 27, 26
Position:Safety
Personal information
Born: (1981-09-19) September 19, 1981 (age 42)
Trelawny Parish, Jamaica
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:213 lb (97 kg)
Career information
High school:Miami (FL)
College:UCF
Undrafted:2005
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:250
Sacks:1.0
Forced fumbles:3
Fumble recoveries:3
Interceptions:10

Atari David Bigby ((born September 19, 1981) is a former American football safety. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2005. He played college football at the University of Central Florida.

Bigby has also been a member of the New York Jets, Green Bay Packers, Seattle Seahawks, and the San Diego Chargers. With the Packers, Bigby won Super Bowl XLV against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Early years

Bigby is named after the American video game console company with the same name. He attended Miami High School in Miami, Florida, where he lettered three years in football and two in track. He attended high school with safety Marquand Manuel, Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson, Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Roscoe Parrish, Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Jamaal Jackson, and Miami Heat forward Udonis Haslem. As a prep player at Miami (Fla.) Senior High School, played every position on the field other than lineman. His senior year, Bigby recorded 72 tackles, four forced fumbles, and one interception, on defense. On offense, he had 500 receiving yards, 315 rushing yards, and nine touchdowns. Bigby earned second-team Class 6A all-state honors and also played in the Dade-Broward All-Star Game.[1]

College career

As a redshirt freshman at University of Central Florida, Bigby played in 11 games and made 38 tackles.[2]

Professional career

Miami Dolphins

After going undrafted in the 2005 NFL Draft, Bigby was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent on May 16, 2005. He was later waived by the Dolphins on July 25, 2005, prior to the start of the preseason.[3]

New York Jets

Bigby was signed by the New York Jets on August 11, 2005, only to be waived during final cuts on September 3.

Green Bay Packers

Bigby celebrating an interception in 2009

Bigby was originally signed to the Packers practice squad on November 1, 2005. He was promoted to the active roster on December 22, 2005, and made his NFL debut on December 25 against the Chicago Bears. He was inactive for the final contest against the Seattle Seahawks.

Bigby was waived by the Packers at the end of the 2006 preseason, but was signed two days later to their practice squad. After spending the first 10 weeks of the season on the Packers' practice squad, Bigby was signed to the active roster on November 15, 2006. He recorded two tackles during the season.

After a very successful 2007 training camp and preseason, Bigby replaced starting strong safety Marquand Manuel, who was released prior to the 2007 regular season. Bigby was named the NFC Defensive Player of the month for December 2007.[4] Bigby tied for the NFL lead with four interceptions during the month in just four games. The Packers posted a 3–1 record in December and clinched the NFC North division, locking up the No. 2 seed in the NFC playoffs. Bigby posted an interception in three of Green Bay's four December games. He had a 22-yard interception in Week 14 and recorded a career-high two interceptions the next week against St. Louis. Bigby finished the month with an interception in the Packers' win over Detroit.

On January 12, Bigby started his first playoff game against the Seattle Seahawks. He finished the game with seven tackles (one for a loss), a forced fumble and a pass defensed. Bigby had two big hits, one that led to a Marcus Pollard fumble that was recovered by Green Bay's defensive end Aaron Kampman. Green Bay took the lead on the ensuing drive.

An exclusive-rights free agent in the 2008 offseason, Bigby signed a one-year tender deal with the Packers.[5]

Bigby had the Packers' first 2008 interception in the season opener against the Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football, picking off quarterback Tarvaris Jackson in the fourth quarter. He played in just seven games during the season due to injuries and was placed on season-ending injured reserve with a shoulder injury on December 18. Bigby finished the 2008 season with 21 tackles, two pass deflections and an interception.

On February 26, 2009, Bigby received a second-round tender offer worth $1.545 million from the Green Bay Packers. He was free to sign a contract with another team when he became a free agent on the 27th, but the Packers had the right to match the deal.

Bigby won his first Super Bowl when the Packers defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XLV.[6] Bigby was the first player to emerge from the tunnel when the Packers were introduced.

Seattle Seahawks

Bigby signed with the Seattle Seahawks on August 16, 2011, and played in 15 regular season games.[7]

San Diego Chargers

Bigby signed with the San Diego Chargers on March 16, 2012.

On March 8, 2013, Bigby was released by the Chargers.[8]

Career statistics

Career statistics Tackles Interceptions Other
Season Team G GS Solo Ast Total Sack Int Yds Long FF PDef
2005 GB 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2006 GB 5 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0
2007 GB 16 16 66 20 86 0 5 50 22 3 9
2008 GB 7 6 15 6 21 0 1 7 7 0 2
2009 GB 13 11 37 12 49 0 4 14 14 0 8
2010 GB 4 0 6 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0
2011 SEA 15 2 12 6 18 1.0 0 0 0 0 2
2012 SD 11 11 49 19 68 0 0 0 0 0 3
Career 46 33 125 39 164 1.0 10 71 22 3 24

Personal life

Atari Bigby was born in Jamaica and moved to the United States at age 4. He was named by his grandmother, who liked the name Atari. "Atari" is a Japanese word meaning "hit a target", akin to an English speaker exclaiming "bullseye!". During his time at UCF, he insisted he was not named after the video game console of the same name. He is married to Jill and has 2 daughters, Michelle, born in 2001, and Leenah, born in 2004 and 3 sons, Atari Kente Bigby, who was born February 10, 2008. David Bigby who was born in 2011, and Joshua, who was born in 2014.[9][10]

References

  1. ^ "Atari Bigby's Bio at packers". packers.com. Archived from the original on April 13, 2007. Retrieved September 11, 2007.
  2. ^ "Atari Bigby". Archived from the original on December 3, 2009. Retrieved October 28, 2009.
  3. ^ "Packers.com > Team > Players > Atari Bigby". Packers.com. Archived from the original on January 16, 2006. Retrieved April 18, 2010.
  4. ^ "Atari Bigby Voted Defensive Player Of The Week". Packers.com. Archived from the original on February 23, 2008. Retrieved December 23, 2007.
  5. ^ "Packers re-sign Bigby". JSOnline.com. Archived from the original on March 24, 2008. Retrieved March 21, 2008.
  6. ^ "Super Bowl XLV - Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Green Bay Packers - February 6th, 2011". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
  7. ^ "Atari Bigby 2011 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
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