Elmer Allen

Last updated
Elmer Allen
Born: (1949-11-03) November 3, 1949 (age 72)
Delhi, Louisiana, U.S.
Career information
Position(s) LB
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight237 lb (108 kg)
College Mississippi College
High school Delhi HS
NFL draft 1972 / Round: 6 / Pick: 136
Drafted by Houston Oilers
Career history
As player
1972 Montreal Alouettes

Elmer Allen (born November 3, 1949) is a former Canadian football linebacker who played one game for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League in 1972. He was selected by the Houston Oilers of the National Football League in the sixth round of the 1972 NFL Draft. Allen played college football at Mississippi College. [1]

Related Research Articles

Donald J. Allard was an American college and professional football quarterback selected by the Washington Redskins in the first round of the 1959 NFL Draft.

Dalva Allen American gridiron football player (1935–2016)

Dalva Ray Allen was an American football defensive end who played professionally in the American Football League (AFL). He played college football at the University of Houston. After being selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the 23rd round of the 1957 NFL Draft, Allen played three games for the Toronto Argonauts in the Canadian Football League during the 1957 season. He played for the Houston Oilers on their AFL championship teams in 1960 and 1961, and for the Oakland Raiders from 1962 through 1964.

Pat Abbruzzi American gridiron football player and coach (1932–1998)

Pasquale "Pat" Abbruzzi was an American college and professional Canadian football running back and a successful high school football coach. Abbruzzi played collegiately for the University of Rhode Island, and professionally for the Canadian Football League Montreal Alouettes for four years (1955–1959).

David Allen is a gridiron football running back who played with the Jacksonville Jaguars and St. Louis Rams of the National Football League (NFL) for three seasons. He played college football for Kansas State University, and earned All-American honors. He was originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Jaguars, and spent one season with the Rams.

Louis Eugene Allen was a professional gridiron football offensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) and the Canadian Football League (CFL). In the early 1950s, Allen played for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the NFL and the Montreal Alouettes of the CFL. He played only one game with the Alouettes in the 1952 CFL season.

Amos Allen is a former running back in the Canadian Football League. He was signed by the BC Lions as a street free agent in 2008. He played college football for the South Dakota Coyotes. He became an NFL Draft pick in 2008. He also spent a portion of the 2009 CFL season with the Toronto Argonauts. Allen played five regular season games returning punts and kicks for the Argonauts in 2009. On June 5, 2010, Allen was released by the Argonauts.

The Seaboard Football League was an American football minor league that operated from 1971 to 1974. It folded during the 1974 season as a result of the founding of the World Football League, which deprived the league of talent.

Taurean Allen is a former professional Canadian football defensive back who played for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). The Stampeders selected Allen in the second round of the 2010 CFL Draft. He played college football for the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks. In 2010, Allen played in six regular season games for the Stampeders, recording seven tackles. He did not play in the 2011 season due to injury and was released shortly thereafter.

Kevin Allen Jr. is a former gridiron football defensive back for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League. He played four games with the Stampeders in 1995, recording five tackles. He also played arena football for the New Jersey Red Dogs and the Iowa Barnstormers of the Arena Football League. Allen attended Virginia State University, where he played college football for the Virginia State Trojans.

Allen Ray Aldridge Sr. was an American football defensive end who played in the Canadian Football League, National Football League and World Football League. He played for the Houston Oilers and Cleveland Browns. In the Canadian Football League, Aldridge played for the Toronto Argonauts and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. In 1968, he was named to the East All-Star team. He also played college football for the Prairie View A&M Panthers.

Eric Benjamin Allen was an American gridiron football player. He played college football for the Michigan State Spartans football team from 1969 to 1971 and professional football for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League from 1972 to 1975.

Harland Ah You is a former gridiron football defensive lineman who played 10 games with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League in 1998. He played college football at Brigham Young University and attended Kahuku High & Intermediate School in Kahuku, Hawaii.

Michael Allen is a former Canadian football defensive back who played seven seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL) with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Ottawa Rough Riders and BC Lions. He was drafted by the Blue Bombers in the fourth round of the 1988 CFL Draft. He played at Bemidji State University, Division II NCAA in Bemidji, Minnesota, USA in 1984. He then transferred to CIS football at Carleton University in 1986. Allen won three Grey Cup championships, two with the Blue Bombers and one with the Lions.

Andre Allen is a former Canadian football offensive lineman who played five games for the Las Vegas Posse of the Canadian Football League in 1994. He played college football for the Jacksonville State Gamecocks.

Andre Allen is a former Canadian football defensive end who played one game for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League in 1995, recording a single tackle. He played college football for the Northern Iowa Panthers. He now is a lifelong HyVee Gas Clerk at the Waukee HyVee. He is a part-time junior deputy and is always looking out for the good of the community.

Barclay Allen is a former Canadian football quarterback and defensive back who played in the Canadian Football League from 1970 to 1974. He played college football for the Southern Illinois Salukis. In 1969, Allen was the Salukis' starting quarterback. He signed with the Montreal Alouettes the following year and later played for the Ottawa Rough Riders and Calgary Stampeders over a total of 49 games. Although his original position was as quarterback, Allen saw little time in that role, throwing only two passes during his CFL career. Instead, he spent most of his time as a defensive halfback, making five interceptions over his career, including a pick six.

Brian Allen is a former gridiron football wide receiver who played one game for the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League in 1984 and with the Washington Redskins in 1984 the National Football League on the practice squad. He played college football for the Idaho Vandals. In the 1984 USFL Collegiate Draft, Allen was selected in the 15th round by the Oklahoma Outlaws with the 314th pick, but he didn't play with the Outlaws.

Richard Adams, known as Dick or Dickie, was a gridiron football defensive back who was drafted and tried out for the Houston Oilers of the National Football League, and later played for the Ottawa Rough Riders of the Canadian Football League. Adams was released at the end of the first week of the Oilers' 1971 training camp before the first preseason game.

Jeffrey Allen is a former American and Canadian football defensive back. He was drafted in the eight round in the 1980 NFL draft by the Miami Dolphins. He played college football at UC Davis. He also played for the San Diego Chargers, and San Francisco 49ers in the National Football League (NFL), as well as one game for the Toronto Argonauts in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He went on to appear in 25 career NFL games, while making nine starts.

Vincent "Vince" Allen is a former gridiron football running back who played for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League. He played in three games during the 1978 CFL season. He played college football at Indiana State University for the Sycamores.

References

  1. Maher, Tod; Gill, Bob (2013). The Canadian Pro Football Encyclopedia: Every Player, Coach and Game, 1946–2012. Maher Sports Media. p. 144. ISBN   978-0983513667.