Dallas Cowboys Hall of Fame offensive lineman Larry Allen passed away unexpectedly over the weekend while on vacation with his family in Mexico. He was 52 years old.
The 6’3”, 330-pound, 11-time Pro Bowl pick is widely considered to be one of the best offensive lineman in the history of the National Football League. He was voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2013.
He played most of his career with the Cowboys from 1994 to 2005 and played his final two seasons with the San Francisco 49ers.
“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 team said 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,…