Pro Football Hall of Famer and former Dallas Cowboys legend Larry Allen passed away on Sunday at the age of 52 while vacationing in Mexico with his family.
"Larry, known for his great athleticism and incredible strength, was one of the most respected, accomplished offensive linemen to ever play in the NFL," the Dallas Cowboys organization wrote in a statement.
"His versatility and dependability were also signature parts of his career. Through that, he continued to serve as inspiration for many other players, defining what it meant to be a great teammate, competitor and winner."
Allen was drafted by the Cowboys in 1994, taking him with the 46th overall pick out of Sonoma State.
Throughout his career, Larry Allen established himself as an elite run-blocker during the Dallas Cowboys dynasty of the 1990s.
He would then spend his final two years as a member of the San Francisco 49ers.
His dominance on the field would help him earn 11 Pro Bowl selections, six First-Team All-Pro selection nods, and help the Cowboys win a Super Bowl in 1996.
Allen's play earned him a spot on the NFL All-Decade team in the 1990s, along with an induction into the 2013 Pro Football Hall of Fame class and a spot in the Cowboys' Ring of Honor.
He would overall play 14 seasons in the NFL, from 1994 to 2007, spending most of his career with the Cowboys. Allen's most memorable highlight would be his unreal chase down of an opposing defender after an interception. Larry Allen truly embodied athleticism and love for the game.
Larry Allen was one of the most incredible athletes the NFL has ever seen
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) June 3, 2024
Maybe the most dominant run blocker ever, but legitimately insane speed too
Here he was making a chase down tackle out of nowhere pic.twitter.com/vTSPLXrlrm
"He was "deeply loved and cared for by his wife, Janelle -- whom he referred to as his heart and soul -- his daughters Jayla and Loriana and son, Larry III," wrote the Cowboys in a statement.
"The Jones family and the Cowboys extend their deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers to the Allen family and grieve along with the many other friends and Cowboys teammates that also loved Larry."
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