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Marcus Allen

Marcus LeMarr Allen (born March 26, 1960) is an American former professional football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons, primarily with the Los Angeles Raiders. Considered one of the greatest goal line and short-yard runners in NFL history, he was selected 10th overall by the Raiders in the 1982 NFL draft…

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Born
(1960-03-26) March 26, 1960 (age 66) San Diego, California, U.S.
College
USC (1978–1981)
High school
Lincoln (San Diego)
Listed height
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight
210 lb (95 kg)
NFL draft
1982 (1st round, 10th overall pick)

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Marcus Allen

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Marcus Allen

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related to External links · 12
Marcus Allen → Allen, Archived, College Football Hall, ESPN, Fame, FameHeisman Trophy, Kansas City Chiefs, NFL, Pro Career, Pro Football Hall, Pro Football Reference, Wayback Machine
related to General references · 11
Marcus Allen → Canton, Carlton Stowers, Heart, July, Marcus, Marcus Allen's Life's Little, October, Playbooks, Road, Strength, The Autobiography
Rushing yards · 2
Marcus Allen → 12,243, Rushing yards12,243Rushing average4.1Rushing touchdowns123Receptions587Receiving yards5,411Receiving touchdowns21Stats at Pro Football Reference
Born · 1
Marcus Allen → (1960-03-26) March 26, 1960 (age 66) San Diego, California, U.S.
College · 1
Marcus Allen → USC (1978–1981)
High school · 1
Marcus Allen → Lincoln (San Diego)
Listed height · 1
Marcus Allen → 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight · 1
Marcus Allen → 210 lb (95 kg)
NFL draft · 1
Marcus Allen → 1982 (1st round, 10th overall pick)
Position · 1
Marcus Allen → Running back

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Marcus AllenBorn(1960-03-26) March 26, 1960 (age 66) San Diego, California, U.S.1.00infobox
Marcus AllenCollegeUSC (1978–1981)1.00infobox
Marcus AllenHigh schoolLincoln (San Diego)1.00infobox
Marcus AllenListed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)1.00infobox
Marcus AllenListed weight210 lb (95 kg)1.00infobox
Marcus AllenNFL draft1982 (1st round, 10th overall pick)1.00infobox
Marcus AllenPositionRunning back1.00infobox
Marcus AllenReceiving touchdowns211.00infobox
Marcus AllenReceiving yards5,4111.00infobox
Marcus AllenReceptions5871.00infobox
Marcus AllenRushing average4.11.00infobox
Marcus AllenRushing touchdowns1231.00infobox
Marcus AllenRushing yardsRushing yards12,243Rushing average4.1Rushing touchdowns123Receptions587Receiving yards5,411Receiving touchdowns21Stats at Pro Football Reference1.00infobox
Marcus AllenRushing yards12,2431.00infobox

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