Dallas Cowboys legend Larry Allen dies at 52
Former All-Pro offensive lineman Larry Allen died Sunday while vacationing with his family in Mexico.
Allen was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in 2013 and was a member of the All-Decade team in both the 1990s and 2000s. According to the Dallas Cowboys website, Allen is one of three Cowboys in team history to have double-digit Pro Bowl selections. He had 10 Pro Bowls and seven All-Pro selections with the Cowboys. Allen finished his career with the 49ers and won his 11th Pro Bowl in 2006.
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On Monday morning, the Cowboys released a statement on Allen’s death:
The Dallas Cowboys are deeply saddened to share that Cowboys legend, Super Bowl Champion, Cowboys Ring of Honor member and Pro Football Hall of Famer Larry Allen passed away unexpectedly while vacationing in Mexico with his family on Sunday. Larry, known for his athleticism and incredible strength, was one of the most talented, respected offensive linemen to ever play in the NFL. His versatility and reliability were also a defining part of his career. Through it all, he continues to be an inspiration to many other players who define what it means to be a great teammate, competitor and winner.
He was loved and cared for by his wife, Janelle, whom he considered his heart and soul, his daughters Jayla and Loriana, and his son, Larry III.
The Jones family and the Cowboys send their deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers to the Allen family and grieve along with the many other Cowboys friends and teammates who loved Larry.
Arrangements and details of a memorial service will be announced at a later date.
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Allen was drafted in the second round of the 1994 NFL Draft out of Sonoma State in California. Allen is known for his combination of size and strength, with one of his more memorable moments being bench pressing over 700 pounds in a single season in the early 2000s.
Allen was one of seven guards named to the NFL’s top 100 players list released in 2019.
