Larry Allen, Dallas Cowboys Giant And NFL Hall Of Famer, Dead At 52
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Allen passed away "suddenly" while on vacation with his family, his former team shared.
Dallas Cowboys legend Larry Allen died “suddenly” on Sunday at the age of 52, the team announced in a statement Monday morning.
Allen, a Super Bowl champion and a 2013 inductee to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, was vacationing with his family in Mexico at the time of his death.
In its statement, the Cowboys wrote that Allen, “known for his great athleticism and incredible strength, was one of the most respected, accomplished offensive linemen to ever play in the NFL.”
“His versatility and dependability were also signature parts of his career,” it went on. “Through that, he continued to serve as inspiration for many other players, defining what it meant to be a great teammate, competitor and winner.”
Raised in Compton, California, Allen was drafted by the Cowboys from Sonoma State as a second round pick in 1994.