The Dallas Cowboys has been a place that multiple legends have called home but one of their biggest ever has sadly passed away at just 52 years old.
America’s Team has been dealt an emotional blow to their offseason as it has been confirmed that legendary offensive lineman Larry Allen has passed away while on holiday in Mexico.
The 11-time Pro Bowler is the greatest offensive lineman in the franchise’s history and the media have confirmed the terrible news earlier today.
Larry Allen will be noted down as one of the best offensive lineman in the history of the sport
Allen is regarded as one of the greatest guards in NFL history and his seven First-Team All-Pro honors are telling of his legacy.
In the 1994 NFL Draft, Allen was the 10th offensive lineman to be selected and this was the moment that he called Dallas his forever home.
After 12 seasons with the franchise and being a part of one of the greatest football dynasties ever seen in the NFL, he departed for a lone season with the San Francisco 49ers.
Allen signs a one-day deal so he can retire as a Dallas Cowboy in a heart-warming move
However, his bond with the Dallas Cowboys was so strong that he signed a one-day deal with the franchise after leaving the West Coast.
Therefore, he could officially retire with the franchise, and the day after he put pen to paper, he was transferred to the retired list.
Allen’s dominance on the O-Line saw him earn NFL All-Decade Team selections in the 90s and 2000s.
The Cowboys legend was awarded the exclusive Ring of Honor achievement after his loyal services with the team.
Larry Allen stuns the NFL with his enormous bench press record
Interestingly, Allen’s career-best 700-pound bench press has made him one of the strongest players in NFL history.
The shocking news has been revealed to Cowboy Nation and they have had to say goodbye to one of the greatest players to have ever stepped foot on a football field.
Furthermore, the franchise will be mourning the loss of Larry Allen, and having an all-time great pass away at such a young age will be more devastating.
Cowboy Nations shares touching reactions of the legends passing
Fans have taken to social media to share their reactions to emotional news on X.
@DaveSturchio referenced Allen’s insane strength: “I’ll never look at the bench press without thinking of Larry Allen. Absolute monster on that field. Legend of our beloved Cowboys. RIP.”
In addition to @ChipFranks: “I remember seeing him benching 700 lbs and thinking he must be about the strongest man I’ve ever seen. God bless his family.”
@DakAttackShow sent their love: “His memory will live forever with an entire nation of Cowboys fans. Legends never die.”
@dallasbcpod stated: “Damn man. Shoutout the goat with heavy hearts today. Freak athlete and one of John Maddens favorites. RIP.”
NFL Red Zone host Scott Hanson took to X and shared his tribute: “Wow. One of the greatest of the greats.”
@TheGinaMiller: “Incredibly sad news. LA was an absolute legend, funny, and represented what it meant to be a Dallas Cowboy.”
The upsetting news has hit everyone from NFL personalities to Cowboy Nation to NFL fans across the league.
Sadly, today marks the day that the NFL lost a legend and there will never be another Larry Allen in NFL history.
Fans share reminder of Larry Allen’s incredible play against the New Orleans Saints
Fans reminisced about the time against the New Orleans Saints when Allen stunned the league by chasing down linebacker Darion Conner to prevent a pick-six.
Memories like this will be engraved into the minds of Cowboy Nation but the franchise should use his passing as motivation to stick together during the offseason.
Allen will have one of the best tributes when the Dallas Cowboys play their first home game against the New Orleans Saints at AT&T Stadium.