Dallas Cowboys legend Allen dies aged 52

Dallas Cowboys fable and Pro Football Hall of Famer Larry Allen has died aged 52.

The Cowboys said Allen died abruptly connected Sunday, while connected vacation pinch his family successful Mexico.

A second-round draught prime successful 1994, defender Allen spent 12 of his 14 seasons successful nan NFL pinch Dallas, helping them to triumph complete Pittsburgh Steelers astatine Super Bowl 30 successful January 1996.

He ended his profession pinch nan San Francisco 49ers, pinch whom he earned his 11th and last Pro Bowl selection, and was inducted into nan Hall of Fame successful 2013.

The Cowboys said successful a statement: "Larry, known for his awesome athleticism and unthinkable strength, was 1 of nan astir respected, accomplished violative linemen to ever play successful nan NFL.

"His versatility and dependability were besides signature parts of his career. Through that, he continued to service arsenic inspiration for galore different players defining what it meant to beryllium a awesome team-mate, competitor and winner.

"He was profoundly loved and cared for by his wife, Janelle - whom he referred to arsenic his bosom and soul, his daughters Jayla and Loriana and son, Larry III."