Jack Franklin Allen (born September 24, 1947 in
Lawton, Oklahoma) is a former American collegiate and Professional
Football player.
Allen grew up in
Dallas, Texas
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. In 1965, he graduated from
South Oak Cliff High School, where he played defensive back for their football team.
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'' sports section online. He was then recruited to play
college football at
Baylor University
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.
In
1969
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, Allen was drafted to play professionally by the
American Football League’s
Oakland Raiders. He also played defensive back for the
Buffalo Bills and
Philadelphia Eagles
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.
Allen retired from professional football after the
1972 season.
See also
*
List of American Football League players
The following is a list of men who played for the American Football League (AFL, 1960–1969).
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Notes
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References
1947 births
Living people
Sportspeople from Lawton, Oklahoma
American football cornerbacks
Baylor Bears football players
Oakland Raiders players
Buffalo Bills players
Philadelphia Eagles players
American Football League players
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