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George Herbert Allen (April 29, 1918 – December 31, 1990) was an American football coach. He served as the head coach for two teams in the National Football League (NFL), the Los Angeles Rams from 1966 to 1970 and the Washington Redskins from 1971 to 1977.
- 116–47–5
- December 31, 1990 (aged 72), Rancho Palos Verdes, California, U.S.
- April 29, 1918, Grosse Pointe, Michigan, U.S.
George Allen, who was the Bears’ defensive coordinator in 1963, helped Chicago win its eighth league title. By the time George Allen earned his first NFL head coaching job with the Rams in 1966, coaching legends Sid Gillman and George Halas had become significant influences on his coaching philosophy. Allen placed a premium on special teams play.
Learn More. In 12 seasons with the Los Angeles Rams from 1966 through 1970 and the Washington Redskins from 1971 through 1977, George Allen compiled a 116-47-5 regular season record as a head coach. A native of Detroit, Michigan, Allen had the reputation of being a coach who could transform perpetual losing teams into winners. The Rams, prior ...
Jan 1, 1991 · George Allen, a hard-driving, slightly eccentric football coach who had a knack for making winners out of losing teams, died today at age 72. Greg Allen said his father had died at home...
Apr 25, 2024 · George Allen (born April 29, 1922, Detroit, Mich., U.S.—died Dec. 31, 1990, Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif.) was an American professional football coach. Allen attended Alma College (Michigan) and Marquette University (Wisconsin) and received an M.S. from the University of Michigan (1947).
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Dec 31, 1990 · George Allen. George Herbert Allen Born: April 29, 1918 in Grosse Point Woods, MI. Died: December 31, 1990 in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. College: Michigan. Hall of Fame: Inducted as Coach in 2002 . As Exec: 7 Yrs (Full Record) More bio, uniform, draft info
Coach facts. Years as head coach: 12 Years as a coordinator: 4 Championships won: 1963; Conference Championships won: 1972; Coach of the Year: 1967, 1971; Led the league in wins: 1963 Second in total wins for the Washington Commanders. Fifth in total wins for the Los Angeles Rams. First in winning percentage for the Los Angeles Rams.
