George Allen (defensive tackle)

George Robert Allen (April 4, 1944 – May 2, 1987) was an American football defensive tackle in the American Football League for the Houston Oilers. He played college football at West Texas State University.

Not to be confused with George Allen (American football coach).
George Allen
No. 73
Position:Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1944-04-04) April 4, 1944
Longview, Texas
Died:May 2, 1987(1987-05-02) (aged 43)
Sacramento, California
Career information
High school:Mary C. Womack (TX)
College:West Texas State
NFL Draft:1966 / Round: 17 / Pick: 250
AFL draft:1966 / Round: 4 / Pick: 28
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Games played:9
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR

Early years

Allen attended Mary C. Womack High School. He accepted a football scholarship from West Texas State University.

Professional career

Allen was selected by the Houston Oilers in the fourth round (28th overall) of the 1966 AFL Draft. He was also selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 17th round (250th overall) of the 1966 NFL Draft. He chose to sign with the Oilers in the American Football League.

As a rookie, he played in 9 game at offensive tackle.[1] In 1967, he was converted into a defensive tackle during training camp. He spent the year on the taxi squad.

On July 28, 1968, he was traded to the Oakland Raiders in exchange for a future draft choice (not exercised).[2] He was released before the start of the season.

References
  1. "All-Time Player Roster" (PDF). 2009 Tennessee Titans Media Guide. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
  2. "Oilers Trade Allen To Oakland Raiders". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
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