Brian Allen (born August 6, 1962) is a former

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wide receiver who played one game for the

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of the

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in 1984 and with the

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in 1984 the

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on the practice squad. He played

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for the

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. In the 1984

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, Allen was selected in the 15th round by the

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with the 314th pick, but he didn't play with the Outlaws.

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