Jackie Allen (American football)

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Jackie Allen
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Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1947-09-24) September 24, 1947 (age 75)
Lawton, Oklahoma, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school: South Oak Cliff (Dallas, Texas)
College: Baylor
NFL Draft: 1969  / Round: 6 / Pick: 153
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games played:34
Games started:7
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

Jack Franklin Allen (born September 24, 1947) is a former American collegiate and Professional Football player.

Allen grew up in Dallas, Texas. In 1965, he graduated from South Oak Cliff High School, where he played defensive back for their football team. [1] He was then recruited to play college football at Baylor University.

In 1969, Allen was drafted to play professionally by the American Football League’s Oakland Raiders. He also played defensive back for the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles.

Allen retired from professional football after the 1972 season.

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