About Carl Allen
Lived 1955 – 2021 (aged 65–66). Carl Allen was an American american football player.
Joseph Carl Allen (December 21, 1955 – March 31, 2021) was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 11th round of the 1977 NFL draft but played his entire career with the St. Louis Cardinals. He played college football at Southern Miss.
NFL career After being selected by the Bengals, Allen was traded to the Cardinals for a future draft pick on August 30, 1977.
He had his only career touchdown on a 70-yard interception return in a September 28, 1980, game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Allen was placed on injured reserve on November 18, 1981, due to a knee injury against the Buffalo Bills.
Retirement Allen retired in St. Louis where he taught and coached in the Jennings School District. He served as quarterback and defensive back coach and was part of five district championships and the first non-conference championship in 2006. He retired from coaching in 2012 and retired from teaching in 2020.
Carl Allen died March 31, 2021, at the age of 65.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Carl Allen?
American NFL football cornerback
When was Carl Allen born?
Carl Allen was born on 21 December 1955 in Hattiesburg.
When did Carl Allen die?
Carl Allen died in 2021.
What was Carl Allen's occupation?
Carl Allen was an american football player.
What nationality was Carl Allen?
Carl Allen was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Carl Allen (cornerback)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Carl Allen. https://biography.guide/carl-allen-american-football-player/
MLA: "Carl Allen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/carl-allen-american-football-player/.
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