| ## George Allen Head Coach | 1971-77 |
| Pro Football Hall of Fame 2002 | |
| Compiled a 116-47-5 regular season record as a head coach over 12 seasons… Joined the Redskins in 1971 to lead a team that had registered one winning season in 15 years… In 12 NFL seasons, made 131 trades, 81 of them during his tenure with Washington… Coached Redskins to 1972 Super Bowl.
Attended Alma College, Marquette University, and the University of Michigan… Began his coaching career at Morningside College in 1948… First pro coaching experience was as an assistant with the Los Angeles Rams in 1957. Passed away in 1990 at the age of 72… A native of Detroit, Michigan… Developed reputation as a coach who could transform losing teams into winners. |
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George Allen
Oct 28, 2010 at 09:44 AM
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