George Allen (football)

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

Notable accomplishiments

Allen had the second best winning percentage in the NFL, only exceeded by Vince Lombardi. He also had the distinction of never coaching a team to a losing season. This was particularly notable in the case of the Redskins, which before he arrived scored only one winning season from 15.

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He was noted primarily as a defensive innovator, and as a motivator. Allen was an early innovator in the use of sophisticated playbooks, well-organized drafts, use of special teams and daring trades for veterans over new players.

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He was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2002.

Related Topics:
Pro Football Hall of Fame - 2002

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