Larry Allen- Pro Football Hall of Famer- Dead at 52
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00:00 I also played hard.
00:02 Wilson, a whistle to make my opponent submit.
00:06 And today I'm submitting to you.
00:09 I just can't wait to see my bus.
00:14 I hope there's a dip in it.
00:15 Pro Football Hall of Famer Larry
00:20 Allen has died. He was 52 years old.
00:29 The former Dallas Cowboys player
00:31 died suddenly on Sunday while on
00:33 a family vacation in Mexico,
00:35 according to a statement from the team on X.
00:38 The Cowboys remembering Larry for his
00:40 great athleticism and incredible strength,
00:42 and becoming one of the most respected,
00:45 accomplished offensive linemen
00:46 to ever play in the NFL.
00:50 Reflecting.
00:52 I'm one of the best offensive linemen
00:54 I've ever played with Larry Allen,
00:57 and he passed away.
00:58 I'm at a loss of words right now.
01:00 Such a good dude. Great player.
01:06 Super person. That's Larry's
01:09 former teammate Emmett Smith,
01:11 sharing an emotional message on Instagram
01:14 while reflecting on his friend's death.
01:17 Another former Cowboys player,
01:18 Troy Aikman, paying tribute to Larry on X,
01:21 saying in part off the field he was a
01:24 gentle giant that loved his family.
01:25 Rest in peace, LA.
01:27 Troy Aikman.
01:28 You showed me how to come to work every
01:34 day and be a professional. I think
01:36 meanwhile the NFL deeply saddened by
01:38 Larry's death honoring the Hall of Famer
01:41 by writing our thoughts are with
01:43 his family and loved ones.
01:45 I was fortunate enough to be
01:48 drafted by the Dallas Cowboys.
01:50 I remember getting a call from Jerry.
01:54 Seeing son, would you like to be a cowboy?
01:57 I said yes, Sir.
01:58 Ran on my apartment,
02:01 jumping the swimming pool
02:03 with all my clothes on.
02:04 Larry became a member of the 2013
02:09 Pro Football Hall of Fame class,
02:11 his career beginning in 1994,
02:13 playing 12 of his 14 seasons with
02:15 the Cowboys before wrapping up
02:17 his time in football with the
02:20 San Francisco 49ers. My
02:22 grandmother once told me if you
02:24 work hard you'll be rewarded.
02:27 And I fought for my family.
02:28 Give him a better life.
02:31 Larry is survived by his wife,
02:33 Janelle, his daughters,
02:34 Jayla and Lauriana,
02:35 and his son Larry the third.
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02:43 (bells chime)
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