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I've been an NFL fan since 1960. Larry was the best I ever saw. Maybe the best football player ever, at any position. I never saw any other player who was the best at every aspect of their position (remember he was a pro bowl tackle too). Thanks, Larry, for all the great performances. Every true football fan feels this one.
Most physically dominant for sure, and absolutely in the conversation for greatest. I think Bruce Matthews just edges him but Larry was an undeniable hall of fame talent, one of the all time great O lineman, and the scariest pure athlete professional football ever saw. Larry Allen was not for play on the gridiron period. My sincere condolences out to the people who knew and loved him as a person, passing suddenly while enjoying vacation with his family is just awful and sad, as a dad myself it absolutely breaks my heart!
@@ChrisWoodburn83Yes, and deservedly so. Bruce Matthews in his own right was a 14 time pro bowler at three different positions (more awards than Larry Allen), a 7 time first team all pro at three different positions (again more than Larry Allen), the only man in NFL history to start at least one full season at all five offensive line positions, never missed one single game due to injury in a 296 game 19 year career, and is literally the most individually decorated offensive lineman in the history of the National Football League. They are the two clearest standout all around OL talents in the near 40 years I've been watching live NFL games and unquestionably the starting guards on my all time team. It's pretty much a coin toss between the two as to who was better on a given day really, but there's no denying Larry was the stronger man, and he was absolutely terrifying on the football field. Not just intimidating or even scary, but straight up terrifying. Like I'm fairly certain that every single defensive player that ever saw him coming to put hands on them on a football field wondered if he was going to put their ass on a t-shirt kind of terrifying.😅 He was the freakiest scariest pure athlete I've seen on either line in the history of gridiron football, and an absolutely singular talent that I still miss watching play. Which is a hell of an endorsement coming from a lifelong diehard Pittsburgh Steelers fan who hates the Dallas Cowboys like fucking poison. Sad he's gone, especially when you hear people talk about how huge his heart was, the compassion he had for people off the field, and how he was just a decent to his core human being.
LC that was a beautiful tribute video. Larry Allen was truly a one of a kind in strength personality and athletic ability. It was almost like he wasn't made of flesh and bones, but of kryptonite. He took his opponents strength and made them know they just mere mortals Exhibit A and B (Takeo Spikes/Warren Sapp ECT.) I pray for his family that they find comfort and solace 🙏 and peace in Jesus name. LC thank you again my Bro!!
My favorite clip on LA is what John Randle said, that Larry was so badass that he was the one guy Randle would NEVER try and trash talk. He said that Larry would be almost killing you when he's laughing and smiling, imagine what he would do to you if you really pissed him off!
Dear Mister LOGICAL.. I don't know why but when I heard about Larry Allen, it didn't take long until you came to mind. I'm sure you took the news hard like I did and all Cowboys fans who lived through his playing career. Thank you for creating this platform. Most of the time we are bitching about the current team not winning the big game, or reveling in the glorious past. Yes it's fun to let off steam, and sports as fun is important for us. But every now and then we get things put back in perspective. Rest in Power Larry Allen, prayers for his family, and thank you for all the great memories.
I had the pleasure of watching the Great Larry Allen play his entire career. The absolute GOAT. I`ll tell my grandkids about him some day. RIP LEGEND.🙏 You will never be forgotten. AND THANK YOU LOGICAL COWBOY FOR THIS TRIBUTE!!✊
One of the all-Time Greats, and he was a Dallas Cowboys, and way too young to go, but left a lot of memories behind, and LA was Stronger than Superman, GOD we're gonna miss you Big Man. R.I.P. THE SARGE
Sonoma State University’s football team folded 3 years after Larry graduated so he will forever be remembered as the greatest Cossack athlete of all time. RIP big man.
I still think Larry Allen is one of the most underrated players in the history of the NFL. I’ve just heard so many interviews from so many players that went up against him, and their first hand encounters carries much more weight than a bunch of Cowboy hating reporters of the past 60 years who have never played the game and truly know very little or nothing about it.
The train whistle story is my all time favorite story about Larry Allen. Shows just how dominant he was. IMO he is the greatest lineman ever and most athletic. R.I.P
Many thanks, as I was on the lookout for something very special from you paying your respects to such a Cowboy Legend, and you did NOT disappoint. I had just finished my fall semester of my sophomore year of college at Mississippi State University, as my mom & I were with Family and friends in the Superdome on that Monday Night Football match up against the Saint in December of 1994, as Dallas was a two-time defending Super Champion [feels like a century ago at this point]. We had seats up in the nose-bleed section of the end zone, which there were hardly any Dallas fans, as the ratio in our section was 1 to every 25 was a Dallas fan. The Cowboys [on that unique drive] were driving towards the opposite end zone which we were seated when Troy's pass was tipped in returned by the Saints linebacker. I can assure you this, even the Saints' fans in our section had a surprised look on their faces after Larry ran down Darian Conner, [while standing flatfooted & not in motion] of which Conner was already in sprinting motion before Larry took off after him. To watch LA track Darian down & make the tackle to prevent the pick six, everyone, and I do mean EVERYONE, even the Saints fans could NOT believe what they too had just witnessed, as we all marveled at Larry's unique athletic ability. I doubt anyone that size & weight could run any faster than what LA bestowed the world on that Monday evening. Thank God Dallas did not lose that game, as it was a truly rememberable evening for all Cowboy fans. RIP Larry Allen, as there will never be another gentle giant who is blessed with such world class track speed which you displayed to the world that evening.
@@thelogicalcowboy You Sir are too kind, as your message humbled me. Any Servicemember who hold the title of "Mustang" does so only by commencement of one's military career via the enlisted ranks (AKA the workforce) and later transitions to the "Dark Side" and takes the oath to hold the rank of a Commissioned Officer, as this is the source of the title for my profile. I passed the threshold of year number 35 of time in service this past January, and for the last decade & a half, 80% of my (military) writing is directed to Senior Leader audiences, as I'll leave you with these three (3) parting thoughts; 1) I shall never tire of sharing what I deem as valid input to your hard work in respects to the products you bestow on your RU-vid channel as my intent WILL ALWAYS be to add value to your product; 2) I learned from a great Leader [over a decade back while in Command] that in order to successfully master the art of (military) writing, one must learn how NOT to write to confuse one's audience, as that is not easy (for most); 3) I adjusted the line from the classic "National Treasure" (2004) movie, as this perspective can be applied to most things in life, "I didn't fail, l found out 2,000 ways how not to make a light bulb." [I didn't fail, as I learn over 2,000 ways of how not to write or confuse my reading audience]. Thank you again for such a great thought, as the world, more than ever, is in great need of more kindness. Cheers!
This is such a great video so many memories, lifelong Cowboys fan and pretty much saw Larry’s whole career. I was devastated when he went to San Francisco, but he will always be a cowboy.
I always love your videos and commentary! I'm so glad you made this. I think we all needed this. We should all strive to have the character that this man possessed! We'll miss ya Larry!❤
You knew Larry Allen was going to be something when he ran down Connor on MNF. You knew he was going to be a long term starter and the next year he went to guard and he was. People forget that he was a pro bowler as a guard and tackle. That's very hard to do. Larry Allen was able to do that and still be a pro bowler when he went to the 49ers. It's sad that he's gone, but at least we got a whole bunch of memories with him.
Larry Allen is to the offensive line what Lawrence Taylor was to linebackers, Jerry Rice was to receivers, Tim Brady was to the quarterbacks. Simply the best of all time at his position
One of the greatest to ever play the game regardless of position. All you hear from the guys who played with or against him is all respect. Humble, hard worker lead by example set the tone for the O.L. There is a long list of plays that show you who Larry was but running down the L.B. from N.O. now that says everything about him as a person a TEAM mate and a player. Larry, Big E, Tuinei, Nate and Frederickson would be my all time O.L. That starting 5 is gonna avg you 5+ every carry and keep QB clean.
It's so sad to know that Larry Allen passed away so soon! I'm a longtime Cowboys fan and have great memories of the years he played for us. His play on that great Dallas O-line was so legendary that he looked almost superhuman. He will be missed sorely. RIP LA
I believe that Larry Allen was the closest we will ever see to what it would have been like if Andre the Giant had played football. L.A. may not have been anywhere near as big as Andre was if you can imagine that but he might have been about as strong. Not just that, but Larry Allen might have been one of the very few guys out there that could have body slammed Andre. We will never see another O lineman like him ever again.
I remember Larry Allen and Derek kinard used to come up to California to Stockton California and they signed all of my rookie cards and pro cards that I have with them I still have them to this day
Greatest Guard ever, but damn. No one told me he died all I heard way bill Walton who died around the same time and the NBA finals. RIP to the Greatest Guard that will ever be on a field
I met him at Sports Nuts by Days Inn. Texas Stadium. Big nice guy. I will never forget it. I'm so glad I took a picture with him, signed my WW2 Cowboys Pot Helmet. My prized possession.
Love Larry's NFL Top 100 video. John Randle, HOF DT, narrarated it. Randle is one of the biggest trash talkers of all time, maybe the biggest. In the video Randle started the video saying how he always talked trash to the opponent, but there was one guy who did not talk trash to: Larry Allen. He said "You were nice to Larry......whatever you, don't get him angry." LOL. RIP Big Fella
Give me an All-time line of Tyron Smith, Larry Allen, Travis Frederick, Zack Martin and Erik Williams; I will put that up against any other teams All-time OL any day of the week and twice on Sundays. If I had one game to win, Larry Allen would be my top offensive linemen over any one else to ever play the game. RIP Big Man.
Would love to see prine LA vs prime Aaron donald. When an unstopable force meets an immoveable object. Theyed probably tear the fabric of reality when they clashed
Larry Allen is the greatest offensive lineman of all time. No, i don't care who you think was better. LA dominated HOF players like they were children. The only human being capable of handling him might be a young Joe Greene. Maybe.
The family never revealed it. Allegedly LA was walking with his wife on vacation and then felt the need to sit down. He set down on a bench took one deep breath and died. That's what the report says.
@@thelogicalcowboy as a patriot fan I think John Hannah and larry were 2 best guards I ever saw ...if u put hannah at fb now and larry at guard it would've been the running game from hell.
So LA only played with Keyshawn Johnson from 04 to 05. These are all of the linemen Dallas had in those two seasons. Flozel Adams Andre Gurode Al Johnson Mat Lehr Ben Noll Jacob Rogers Torrington Tucker Kurt Vollers Tyson Walter Etan Brooks Mark Columbo Stephen Peterman Rob Petitti Mark Rivera Johnson said that the linemen were around 280. He definitely got that wrong. Seeing that no linemen on the team was below 300. But the smallest guy was Ben Noll who barely wore 300. He was 300 pounds on the dot. So if we're just going by the smallest body frame then Noll would be probably the guy.
