Larry Allen, the Pro Football Hall of Famer who played guard for the Dallas Cowboys, died Sunday at the age
Larry Allen, the Pro Football Hall of Famer who played guard for the Dallas Cowboys, died Sunday at the age of 52.
The Cowboys organization announced Allen’s death on X, formerly Twitter. The post said he died suddenly while on vacation with his family in Mexico.
“Larry, 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. Through that, he continued to serve as inspiration for many other players, defining what it meant to be a great teammate, competitor and winner,” according to the team statement.
According to ESPN, Allen was a six-time First-Team All-Pro, was named to the Pro Bowl 11 times and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2013.
