We’re counting down the days until the Dallas Cowboys battle the Philadelphia Eagles in the season opener of the 2025 NFL season. To pass the time and mark the days, we are running through 100 Days of Cowboys. So sit back and enjoy some Cowboys history while we countdown to football.
Today – number 7
Larry Allen
Born: November 27, 1971. Los Angeles, California
Position: Offensive guard
Dallas Cowboys: 1994-2005
Awards: Super Bowl champion- XXX
All-Pro- 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Pro Bowl- 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Larry Allen played offensive line for the Dallas Cowboys from 1994 to 2005, where he established himself as one of the most dominant linemen in NFL history. Drafted in the second round out of Sonoma State, Allen’s rare blend of size, strength, and agility made him a cornerstone of the Cowboys’ offensive front. He earned 11 Pro Bowl selections, seven All-Pro honors, and helped Dallas win Super Bowl XXX. Known for his raw power, Allen is widely considered one of the strongest players ever to play in the NFL and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2013.
Best known for:
Allen was best known for his unmatched strength and dominance in the trenches, often overpowering defenders and setting the standard for offensive line play.
Lesser known fact:
Allen once famously bench-pressed 700 pounds in a team workout, a feat that became part of his legend and added to his reputation as one of the strongest men to ever play in the NFL.
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