Great sadness in the NFL and at the Dallas Cowboys. One of the best O-linemen in history dies at 52

Larry Allen is dead. The former Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman passed away last Sunday at the age of 52.

According to an official statement from the franchise, Allen was on vacation in Mexico with his family when the unexpected and untimely death occurred.

Allen, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2013, was a member of the All-Decade team in both the 1990s and 2000s.

From 1994 to 2007, Allen played 14 seasons in the NFL, including his first 12 with the Cowboys. Allen is one of three Cowboys players in team history with double-digit Pro Bowl nominations. He was selected to the Pro Bowl ten times and All-Pro seven times during his time with the Texans.

Allen finished his playing career with the San Francisco 49ers and was selected to the Pro Bowl for the eleventh time in 2006.

He is not only considered an undisputed Cowboys icon, but also one of the best O-linemen in NFL history.

The Cowboys released a statement on Allen’s death Monday morning:

“The Dallas Cowboys are deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of Cowboys legend, Super Bowl Champion, Cowboys Ring of Honor member and Pro Football Hall of Famer Larry Allen. Larry Allen, who was known for his great athleticism and incredible strength, was one of the most respected and successful offensive linemen to ever play in the NFL. His versatility and reliability were also hallmarks of his career. As a result, he served as a role model for many other players and demonstrated what it means to be a great teammate, competitor and winner. “

Allen arguably best guard in NFL history

Allen was selected in the second round of the 1994 NFL Draft and quickly showed the league his impressive combination of size and strength. Despite his physical dimensions, Allen was feared by opponents for his quickness.

For the majority of his career, Allen played the guard position. He was only used as a tackle in the 1998 season.