Dallas Cowboys legend Larry Allen died at 52

Dallas Cowboys legend Larry Allen at the age of 52. Allen, who was widely regarded as one of the greatest offensive linemen in NFL history, left behind a legacy that will be remembered for generations to come.

Allen's career with the Cowboys spanned over a decade, during which he earned numerous accolades and awards for his exceptional play on the field. His strength, agility, and tenacity made him a force to be reckoned with, and he was instrumental in helping lead the Cowboys to multiple playoff appearances and a Super Bowl championship.

Tony Dorsett or Emmitt Smith? A current generational tackle like Tyron Smith, or a past one in Rayfield Wright? 

So many greats have worn the iconic star that you could start an argument about almost any position — except for perhaps one.

Among guards, among interior linemen, Larry Allen stands alone. It's not up for debate that Allen was the greatest guard in franchise history — he's perhaps the greatest guard the NFL has ever seen.

Allen is a member of the Sonoma State Athletics Hall of Fame and the NCAA Division II Football Hall of Fame. When asked about playing for a DII team versus Division 1, Allen said, “It was a great opportunity for me to showcase my talents. I had a great head coach (Scalercio) my senior season, who also coached the offensive line. SSU was a great school."

Drafted in the second round of the 1994 NFL Draft out of Sonoma State in California, Allen quickly showed the world his awesome combination of size and strength. However, it was another trait – speed – that probably got him on the NFL map early on. During a Monday Night Football game in New Orleans during his rookie year in 1994, Allen chased down Saints linebacker Darion Conner after an interception, tackling him from behind to save a touchdown. The MNF announcers of Frank Gifford, Al Michaels and Dan Dierdorf were blown away in amazement of Allen's speed and quickness for his size.

Prior to Allen’s enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2013, Hall of Fame coach and legendary football analyst JOHN MADDEN(Opens in a new window) told the Dallas Morning News, “If you were to have a team and you were going to choose up sides and you weren’t sure exactly what the game was or the rules were – boxing or wrestling or football – you’d choose Larry Allen. I’d take Larry Allen on my side. I don’t think anyone wanted to go against him.”

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