The NFL world was hit with tragedy this weekend as Pro Football Hall of Fame offensive lineman Larry Allen suddenly passed away at just 52 years old.
The Dallas Cowboys announced the news of his sudden passing on Monday morning.
“The Dallas Cowboys are very saddened to share that Cowboys legend, Super Bowl Champion, Cowboys Ring of Honor member, and Pro Football Hall of Famer Larry Allen passed away suddenly while on vacation in Mexico with his family on Sunday,” the Cowboys said in a statement. “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. 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.”
Obviously, this is tragic news, and the NFL world quickly took to social media to mourn his passing.
Wow 😪 def someone I hoped to meet one day ! RIP LEGEND!! 🙏🏾 https://t.co/FR628hnnOv
— Micah Parsons (@MicahhParsons11) June 3, 2024
Easily a top 3 Cowboys player of all time. Don't know that I've ever seen an interior offensive lineman that I loved watching more than him. He mastered the art of "dirting" players long before anyone uttered the word. https://t.co/dFWtz0o3ho
— Derek Eagleton (@derekeagleton) June 3, 2024
One of the greatest to ever play the sport. #RIP https://t.co/6BO3AAsHLw
— Tom Fornelli (@TomFornelli) June 3, 2024
A top ten player in @dallascowboys history. Terribly sad. https://t.co/wrjpiNXSYa
— Mike Doocy (@MikeDoocyFox4) June 3, 2024
The Star in Frisco features in scouting report for the tours. It’s worth a stop by. Absolutely too young https://t.co/fVjiV5jiY4
— Jane Slater (@SlaterNFL) June 3, 2024
This is terrible.
Praying for Larry Allen's family and friends. https://t.co/QmjcHVPCTa
— RJ Ochoa (@rjochoa) June 3, 2024
Wow. One of the greatest of the greats. https://t.co/V7BmNhll8p
— Scott Hanson (@ScottHanson) June 3, 2024
I’m stunned. I’m sad. RIP Larry Allen. https://t.co/F4SHZB7Is3
— Newy Scruggs (@newyscruggs) June 3, 2024
Larry Allen is a football legend. 52 is way too young for anyone to pass. So sad. Much love to his family and friends. Rest easy big man. https://t.co/2cDhjxdi55
— Dan Kelley (@DanKelley66) June 3, 2024
Allen played for the Cowboys from 1994 to 2005 and then finished his career with two seasons with the San Francisco 49ers in 2006 and 2007. During that time he was a seven-time All-Pro and made the the Pro Bowl 11 different times.
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