George Allen

Football Coach

Birthday April 29, 1918

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Virginia

DEATH DATE Dec 31, 1990 (72)

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About

Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee who coached the Washington Redskins to the 1972 NFC Championship and was a two-time AP NFL Coach of the Year.

Before Fame

He competed in football, track, and basketball at Lake Shore High School in Michigan.

Trivia

He coached the Los Angeles Rams and Chicago Bears during his tenure in the NFL.

Family Life

His son George was Governor and a U.S. Senator of Virginia.

Associated With

He served as an assistant coach under Sid Gillman.