Dallas Cowboys legend Larry Allen dies while vacationing in Mexico

Dallas Cowboys legend and Professional Soccer Corridor of Famer Larry Allen has died.

Allen died all of the sudden on Sunday whereas on trip along with his household in Mexico.

He was 52 years previous.

The Cowboys made the announcement on social media on Monday morning.

“Larry, recognized for his nice athleticism and unimaginable energy, was one of the crucial revered, achieved offensive lineman to ever play within the NFL,” learn the submit.

Allen was a second-round choose for the Cowboys out of Sonoma State within the 1994 NFL Draft.

He performed offensive guard after which sort out for the Cowboys from 1994-2005 and is extensively thought to be among the finest offensive linemen of all time.

He was a member of the Tremendous Bowl XXX-winning staff and was a seven-time first staff All-Professional.

Allen was additionally named to the Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor, in addition to the NFLS Nineteen Nineties All-Decade Workforce, 2000s All-Decade Workforce and the NFL one centesimal Anniversary All-Time Workforce.

Jerry Jones and Larry Allen pose with Allen’s bust throughout the Professional Soccer Corridor of Fame 2013 Enshrinement Ceremony at Fawcett Stadium in Canton, Ohio, on Saturday, August 3, 2013. (Rodger Mallison/Fort Value Star-Telegram/Tribune Information Service through Get

He was a first-ballot Corridor of Famer in 2013.

“The Jones household and the Cowboys lengthen their deepest condolences, ideas and prayers to the Allen household and grieve together with the various different associates and Cowboys teammates that additionally liked Larry,” learn a press release from the Cowboys.

Cowboys legend Emmitt Smith, who ran behind Allen for years, posted a tearful video on Monday morning.

“I am at a lack of phrases proper now. Such a great dude, nice participant, tremendous individual,” Smith mentioned.

Troy Aikman referred to as Allen a “light big that liked his household.”

An official reason for demise has not been launched.

Allen is survived by his spouse, Janelle, and three kids, Jayla, Loriana and Larry III.