The Dallas Cowboys have announced that former Cowboys guard and
NFL Hall of Famer Larry Allen died suddenly on Sunday
while on vacation in Mexico with his family.
He was 52 years old.
As of now, no details have been released on how
or where exactly Alan passed away at the time.
He was drafted in the second round of the 1994
NFL Draft by the Cowboys and became one of the
best offensive lineman in the game.
He'll always be remembered for a play during a Monday
Night Football game in New Orleans during his rookie year
in 1994.
When he chased down Saints linebacker Darien Connor after an
interception,
tackling him from behind to save a touchdown.
He was an 11 time Pro Bowler and played twelve
seasons with the Cowboys before playing for two years with
the 49ers.
He retired before the 2009 season as a Cowboy after
signing a one day contract with the organization.
He was inducted as a first ballot Hall of Famer
in 2013 and was a member of the all decade
team both in the 1990s and the 2000s.
He leaves behind his wife,
two daughters and his son.
Our thoughts are with the Allen family.