Larry Allen passed away at 52

[eckie1]

Cowboys legend Larry Allen passes away at 52

The Cowboys have lost a legend in Larry Allen, who suddenly passed away on Sunday at the age of 52. Allen, a 10-time Pro Bowler, is considered one of the greatest players in both Cowboys and NFL history.

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On vacation with his family. Sad.

 

[IBleedMaroonDawg]

Cowboys legend Larry Allen passes away at 52

The Cowboys have lost a legend in Larry Allen, who suddenly passed away on Sunday at the age of 52. Allen, a 10-time Pro Bowler, is considered one of the greatest players in both Cowboys and NFL history.

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On vacation with his family. Sad.

Very sad I remember him well. Way too young.

 

[She Mate Me]

One of the absolute greatest of all time. Could run like a linebacker, bench 700 lbs and was mean as ****.

Way to soon. NFL lineman earn their money and pay with years of their life and lots of pain.

 

[Darryl Steight]

That is sad. Way too young.

 

[eckie1]

“
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.”

Holy hell. I was there that night and forgot all about that. Pretty much on the top row of the Superdome that night.

 

[85Bears]

One of the absolute greatest of all time. Could run like a linebacker, bench 700 lbs and was mean as ****.

Way to soon. NFL lineman earn their money and pay with years of their life and lots of pain.

I see where it’s reported he benched 700, that’s unheard of in football, that’s strongman/power lifter territory. Had to be wearing a bench shirt and juiced to the gills.

 

[BulldogBlitz]

Damn

 

[She Mate Me]

I see where it’s reported he benched 700, that’s unheard of in football, that’s strongman/power lifter territory. Had to be wearing a bench shirt and juiced to the gills.

You gotta go to YouTube, but you can watch it here. I'm sure it's not powerlifter certified, but it's pretty obvious the dude is scary strong. 14+ plates...

 

[onewoof]

will always remember LA for this story

 

[eckie1]

I can’t stop reading about this dude…

“Allen grew up in Compton, California, and had a troubled childhood, including contracting meningitis and almost dying at six weeks old, as well as being stabbed 12 times in the head, shoulder, and neck by a young neighbor while trying to protect his brother at the age of 10.[7]He attended a different school in each of his four years of high school. As a freshman at Centennial High School in Compton, Allen lettered in football. For his sophomore year, he attended Tokay High School in Lodi. As a junior, Allen transferred to Edison High Schoolin Stockton.[8] He finished high school at Vintage High School in Napa, California, but did not graduate.”

Standard upbringing.****. Wow.

 

[jethreauxdawg]

You gotta go to YouTube, but you can watch it here. I'm sure it's not powerlifter certified, but it's pretty obvious the dude is scary strong. 14+ plates...

Spotter touched the bar. Doesn’t count

 

[She Mate Me]

Spotter touched the bar. Doesn’t count

If he was still with us, I'd ask that you inform him of that.

 

[She Mate Me]

Even if you're a big boy, can you imagine having a guy with that strength and quickness firing out of his stance at you. Nope...

 

[jethreauxdawg]

If he was still with us, I'd ask that you inform him of that.

I’d tell him that. In the comments section.

 

[TilloDwg]

Throwback Thursday: Larry Allen Chases Down Interception

"This guy's got a rocket booster strapped to his back!", proclaimed Dan Dierdorf as Larry Allen chased down a Troy Aikman interception during his rookie year in 1994. Allen is nominated for a spot in the Hall of Fame, which will be announced this Saturday

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