Larry Allen, a legendary figure in the world of football, passed away at the age of 52. As a member of the Dallas Cowboys, Allen was known for his incredible strength and skill on the field. His impact on the game will not soon be forgotten.
Allen's career with the Cowboys spanned over a decade, during which time he earned numerous accolades and awards for his outstanding performance. He was a key player in helping lead the team to victory in Super Bowl XXX.
 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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