George Allen (football)

George Herbert Allen (April 29, 1918 ? December 31, 1990) was an American football coach in the NFL.

Coaching Career

In 1948, Allen became coach to Morningside College in Iowa. Over three years, he compiled a 15-2-2 record. From 1951 through 1956, he coached Whittier College in California where he put together a 32-22-5 mark.

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1948 - Morningside College - Iowa - 1951 - 1956 - Whittier College - California

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He joined the Los Angeles Rams staff in 1957. In 1958, owner and head coach George Halas hired him as an assistant coach with the Chicago Bears. Allen was an innovator with the Bears draft as well as with defenses that he deployed to help the Bears win the 1963 NFLchampionship game over the New York Giants. After the 14-10 title game victory, the team voted Allen the game ball. Three of Allen?s draft picks he had coached during those years became Hall of Fame players.

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Los Angeles Rams - 1957 - 1958 - George Halas - Chicago Bears - 1963 - NFL - Draft

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He became head coach of the Los Angeles Rams from 1966 to 1970, and then the Washington Redskins from 1971 to 1977. He coached the Redskins to Super Bowl VII, where they lost to the Miami Dolphins.

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Los Angeles Rams - 1966 - 1970 - Washington Redskins - 1971 - 1977 - Super Bowl VII - Miami Dolphins

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In his later years he coached in the USFL and returned for one year to coach at Long Beach State University.

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USFL - Long Beach State University

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