About Jerry Allen
Born 1941. Jerry Allen is an American american football player.
Gerald Allen (born June 26, 1941) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins and Baltimore Colts.
Biography He was born in Canton, Ohio. He played college football at the University of Omaha (now the University of Nebraska-Omaha) and was selected in the eighth round of the 1966 NFL draft. Allen was also picked in the eleventh round of the 1966 AFL draft by the New York Jets. As of 2011, he is tied with eleven players for the longest career reception: a 99-yard pass play from Hall of Fame quarterback Sonny Jurgensen during a September 15, 1968, game against the Chicago Bears.
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Who is Jerry Allen?
American football player
When was Jerry Allen born?
Jerry Allen was born on 26 June 1941 in Canton.
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Jerry Allen is an american football player.
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Jerry Allen is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jerry Allen. https://biography.guide/jerry-allen/
MLA: "Jerry Allen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jerry-allen/.
Chicago: "Jerry Allen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jerry-allen/.
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