NFL legend Larry Allen has passed away at the age of 52. The Hall of Famer passed away suddenly on Sunday while on a vacation with his family in Mexico. The NFL family shared their condolences for the Dallas Cowboys legend with condolences pouring from friends, former teammates, colleagues, fans and well wishers.
According to Dallas Cowboys, Allen was one of the strongest player to ever step foot on the NFL pitch. He started his college career at Butte Junior College in Oroville, California. Drafted by Cowboys in 1994 NFL draft, he became an all time legend winning super bowl in 1995. He left the Cowboys in 2006 and spent the final two seasons at San Francisco 49ers.
The NFL was quick to share its thoughts following the Hall of Famer’s death, “The NFL family is deeply saddened by the passing of Hall of Famer, Super Bowl Champion and Cowboys legend, Larry Allen. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones.”
Top 5 Moments of Larry Allen’s Career:
1. Named In NFL’s All-Decade Team for the 1990s
Larry Allen was named in NFL’s All-Decade team of the year of the 1990’s. He was named as one of the four guards in the team along with Bruce Matthews, Randall McDaniel and Steve Wisniewski. He was also named in the team of the decade in the new millennium joining the new generation of guards where he joined the likes of Will Shields and Steve Hutchinson.
2. Allen lifting 225 pounds 43 times
In a bizarre video, Allen was seen lifting 225 pound weight 43 times in a row underlining his insane strength. It’s a moment that is still talked about in the halls of the Dallas Cowboys. He was considered as on the most athletic players and the feared offensive linemen in the history of NFL.
3. Chases Down Linebacker, Prevents Touchdown
In another bizarre moment in the NFL, Allen, a 320-pound offensive lineman, tracked down a linebacker and prevented a touchdown. This play is still regarded as one of the most athletic plays in the NFL.
4. Super Bowl XXX Victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers
In only his second season at Dallas Cowboys, Allen helped his team to a 27-17 victory over Pittsburgh Steelers. It goes without saying that Allen played a huge role in the Cowboys’ NFL success during the regular season and the playoffs that year. This was Cowboys’ first win in three finals against the Steelers.
5. First NFL Start Against the Arizona Cardinals
Veteran Mark Tuinei’s injury gave Allen the opportunity to make his first NFL start in Week 6 game during the 1994 season which they won 38-3. After his initial start that week, Allen started 197 games that he appeared in with Dallas and San Francisco.
Mohd Faisal Hakak is a sports author from Kashmir. He likes to keep tabs on the sporting world with a keen interest in football, motorsports, NBA, and other marquee sports. He is a science graduate from Islamia College Srinagar.
