Dallas Cowboys legend Emmitt Smith couldn’t hold back his tears in a video he posted on Instagram after learning of former teammate Larry Allen’s death.
The Dallas Cowboys and its fan base are in mourning after Hall of Fame lineman Larry Allen died at 52 years old while on vacation in Mexico with his family.
The team announced the death of one of their great former players, and fellow Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith was very emotional speaking about Allen.
«I’m sitting on my back patio reflecting on one of the best offensive linemen I’ve ever played with, Larry Allen,» Smith said, adding that his daughter called him to relay the sad news.
«I’m at a loss of words right now.»
Allen, an 11-time Pro Bowler and six-time All-Pro offensive lineman, helped Smith quite a ton the second he landed in Dallas as a second-round pick in the 1994 NFL Draft.
He played all but two seasons of his career on the Cowboys’ line (1994-2005), and he spent many of those years blocking for Smith, who anchored Dallas’ offense.
«Such a good dude,» Smith said as he fought his emotions, «great player, super person. … It just breaks my heart. I know life is very fragile, and we’re only here for a moment. We need to make the best out of every moment and not take people for granted.
