Jerry Allen

Gerald Allen (born June 26, 1941) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL)^[1] for the Washington Redskins and Baltimore Colts.

Jerry Allen

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Position:	Running back
Personal information
Born:	(1941-06-26) June 26, 1941 (age 84) Canton, Ohio, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:	200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school:	Massillon Washington (Massillon, Ohio)
College:	Omaha
NFL draft:	1966: 8th round, 120th pick
AFL draft:	1966: 11th round, 93rd pick
Career history
Baltimore Colts (1966) Washington Redskins (1967–1969)
Career highlights and awards
NFL record Longest receiving touchdown: 99 yards (tied)
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Briography

He was born in Canton, Ohio. He played college football at the University of Omaha (now the University of Nebraska-Omaha) and was selected in the eighth round of the 1966 NFL draft. Allen was also picked in the eleventh round of the 1966 AFL Draft by the New York Jets. As of 2011, he is tied with eleven players for the longest career reception: a 99-yard pass play from Hall of Fame quarterback Sonny Jurgensen during a September 15, 1968, game against the Chicago Bears.