Gary Allen (gridiron football)
| Date of birth: | April 23, 1960 |
|---|---|
| Place of birth: | Baldwin Park, California |
Career information | |
| Status: | Retired |
| CFL status: | International |
| Position(s): | RB |
| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Weight: | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| College: | University of Hawaii |
| NFL Draft: | 1982 / Round: 6 / Pick: 148 |
| Drafted by: | Houston Oilers |
Organizations | |
| As player: | |
| 1982-83 1983-84 1986-88 1988 |
Houston Oilers Dallas Cowboys Calgary Stampeders Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
Career highlights and awards | |
| CFL All-Star: | 1986 |
| CFL West All-Star: | 1986, 1987 |
| Awards: | 1986, 1987 - Eddie James Memorial Trophy |
Career stats | |
| Playing stats at NFL.com | |
Gary Allen is a former all-star and award winning running back in the Canadian Football League and the National Football League.
A graduate of University of Hawaii, where he rushed for 1000 yards twice (1979 & 1981)[1] and holds the school record for career rushing yards, Allen was drafted by the Houston Oilers in 1982. He ended up playing 8 games with the Oilers and 22 games with the Dallas Cowboys over 3 seasons, mostly returning punts and kickoffs.[2] Canada beckoned in 1986, and he had his best year, leading the league in rushing and being named an all-star, rushing for 1153 yards. He rushed for another 857 in 1987 (again an all star,) and returned punts both years.[3] His performance fell off in 1988, with only 100 rushing yards, and he finished his career with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.[4]