About Peter Allen
Lived 1946 – 2023 (aged 76). Peter Allen was a British association football player.
Peter Charles Allen (1 November 1946 – 5 February 2023) was an English footballer who played as a midfielder, and is the current holder of Leyton Orient's all-time appearance record. He is the only player to have played more than 400 times for Orient.
Allen joined Tottenham Hotspur as a schoolboy, where he was spotted by Orient manager Dave Sexton. Allen turned professional at Orient in July 1965, and made his debut in September of that year. During the late 1960s, he became a regular in the first team, playing in over 40 league matches per season from 1968 to 1973. In 1970, he turned down an offer from Everton.
Allen died on 5 February 2023, at the age of 76.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Peter Allen?
English association football player (1946-2023)
When was Peter Allen born?
Peter Allen was born on 1 November 1946 in Hove.
When did Peter Allen die?
Peter Allen died on 6 February 2023.
What was Peter Allen's occupation?
Peter Allen was an association football player.
What nationality was Peter Allen?
Peter Allen was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Peter Allen (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Peter Allen. https://biography.guide/peter-allen-association-football-player/
MLA: "Peter Allen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/peter-allen-association-football-player/.
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