Larry Allen Hall Of Fame 2013 Speech

[@abrahamjackson6019]

First date with my wife she baked me two chickens , French rice , bake me a cake and brought me a 40 I knew then this is was my wife... Freaking Classic !!!

[@donniemccowan9018]

he said cooked me two chickens. French fries

[@devildog65]

When I went to move in with my Fiancée (we’ve been married 25 years in June) she made a big dinner of my favs but MOST importantly, she had a case of my brand of beer in the fridge and she doesn’t drink! What a woman!!! #DC4L

[@donniemccowan9018]

French fries, what the heck is French rice

[@donniemccowan9018]

she cooked him two chickens

[@RiM2540]

If I ever have a girlfriend who can cook that for me I’m a date, I think I’ll marry her too

[@melissabenton1603]

A very humble person who didn't forget what people did for him throughout his career.. The greatest lineman of all time

[@devildog65]

AGREED 💯‼️

[@MuammarHamed]

Without a doubt!!!!! Larry Allen is truly the best ever!!!

[@trunghuynh9758]

the strongest man to ever play in the NFL

[@soldierforchrist2017]

The absolute greatest O Lineman the game of football has ever seen. And it's not even debatable.

[@daTruChosen]

Not even remotely debatable.

[@bmac5658]

@@daTruChosen um, guess you never heard of munoz, hannah and gregg?

[@bmac5658]

@Matt Beeman even liked your own comment, how adorable. I get it, you're a homer. My comment was to the "it's not even debatable" comment, which it definitely is debatable. Im sorry, your boy might be top 3 or 4 all time. Key word is might.

[@elbowgang9715]

Bruce Matthews up there too

[@bmac5658]

@Matt Beeman 2 months later... /yawn. great play indeed, however highly irrelevant to the topic

[@EdmacZ]

There are players whom you must always respect no matter which team they play for. Larry Allen is one of them.

[@JamesgClark-w1j]

The best to ever play the game

[@Pearlmussin]

Best guard in the game, hands down....

[@brucelee6834]

Mussin of pearl John Hannah was better

Him and Bob Brown was the best.

[@bmac5658]

@Matt Beeman zzzzzzzzzzzz

[@bmac5658]

@Matt Beeman and LA made half the AP teams Hannah made.... Point?

[@tysonduffy5146]

He's one the greats.

[@robertcolfack26]

I like his laugh and he did become the greatest offensive lineman in NFL history.....

[@nostalgiaman6816]

“First day I lost. Second day I lost. The third day I finally won. That’s one of the most valuable lessons I learned in my life - never to back down from anybody. I carried that lesson through my whole career. I just knew I had to win every play.. and that’s the reason why I’m here today.”

[@timouellette4693]

What a sincere, humble total gentleman.

[@edmondwilliams2864]

Tim Ouellette the dude had NO NECK

[@ericbruce8606]

You can tell he's uncomfortable up there. Good speech, and a hell of an athlete. Congrats big fella, one of the greats.

[@Onlyrealmusic4life]

He sounds on the verge of tears.

[@joshuatraffanstedt2695]

@@Onlyrealmusic4life nah. Its nervousness. Some people don't do well speaking publicly. Just look at his on the field persona.. all business. Thats the way he really is at all times. He's genuine. I'm sure he had a lot of emotions going, though, too.

[@devildog65]

@@joshuatraffanstedt2695 He’s like me when it comes to public speaking; it’s extremely difficult for us both, but I learned to get comfortable doing it while in the Corps, briefing all ranks of Officers, including Generals. Semper Fi, Larry! 💙✝️🇺🇸🦅🌎⚓️💪😉☝️💯‼️💙

[@blackhalston2396]

Men can cry. It's dumb anyone would say that you shouldn't as a man. Think of what people go through to do their best at something. So many people don't get acknowledged for what they do. I watched this man play college ball and then pros. He is the best and is being commended for being the best and he knows the feats that helped make him the best. I cried because of that. Much love to Larry Allen and his family...I've seen this 3 times and cried each time. Congrats Larry!

[@joshuatraffanstedt2695]

Takes strength for a man to cry publicly because of that flawed way of thinking; especially if he rarely does it. Theres plenty of reasons or instances when its ok for a man to cry. I cried like a baby at my little brother's funeral. A man can cry when his child is born, at his daughter's wedding, if he gets drafted into a professional sport's league, goes into their hall of fame, if a loved one passes away, etc.

[@devildog65]

@@joshuatraffanstedt2695 As a 65 year old retired Marine, I agree it’s OK for a guy to cry in public, although I HATE doing it. The last time I bawled in public was on an aircraft, when my mom was dying and I was coming from S. Korea all the way to Naw ‘Leans, then I had to take a cab from NO to Biloxi, MS. But even though I got the Naval Message 4 days late and it said she was dead by the time I got it, I just KNEW she wasn’t dead. And sure enough, she was hanging on, in extreme pain and looking nothing like my mother, by the time I got there. That was 45 years ago, when I was 20. My strong emotions are something I’ve had to work on all my life and I had pretty good control of them (esp. my temper) until I started having problems with my upper back and neck. Nothing I tried worked, so my Pain Management Specialist gave me Gabapentin, which works great! But it has one HUGE side effect, it makes me MORE emotional! So now I REALLY have to watch myself in public. I can’t watch a normal movie that might be sad or sentimental, because I start crying. It’s extremely frustrating and embarrassing! Sorry this was so long!

[@josephthegoat1179]

I’m crying too. RIP LARRY ALLEN the first linemen I ever knew by name as a kid

[@BenjimanBenjiman-df3fs]

Wednesday June 5th 2024....Rest In Power #73# Hall Of Famer Mr. Larry Allen ❤

[@RIA45Tac]

Larry Allen was for real in his speech.

[@tonycook7802]

real class act. Did his talking on the field. well deserved first ballot induction. still has the best play ever by a big man when he ran down a defender who just picked off Troy Aikman and saved a touchdown. i had never seen a big guy run that fast..

[@soldierforchrist2017]

Tony Cook God truly blessed him with his physical attributes and amazing personality.

[@crynowsmilelater1213]

Yeah he's the biggest offensive lineman that could run fast & showed that when he ran down dude who picked the ball off, that was incredibly insane... #73LarryAllen#GOAT

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

Aikman would’ve got to him too...watch it....

[@normankerry6889]

How is Steve Harvey related to nephew Tommy

[@lightningbrigade4722]

Larry Allen can bench press 700 lbs. This man is a beast. Much respect from a Broncos fan.

[@michael_caz_nyc]

He truly was, one of: The Greatest of All Time. An absolute FreakShow of: Speed, Power, Football I.Q. - Larry would just Maul You. Strongest Man in the NFL. Super nice guy - too.

[@chrisatkins3073]

He would tell the defensive lineman he was blocking that the ball was coming to his hole. And they still couldn't stop it.

[@football6833]

Without a question one of the all time top linemen in NFL history. All class

[@nr30199]

"I didn't talk that much but i didn't have to i used my helmet" BIG FACTS from the BIG FELLA!!! Rest in peace Sir and thank for sharing your talent. ❤

[@tdog5878]

Really sad watching this after his passing. What a story, legend and a man and one hell of a football player. RIP Larry. Prayers to the Allen family.

[@Gentile108]

I am a ol Redskins fan! This is one of my favorite HOF speeches ever! I love how he is struggling thru the whole speech but still remembers everyone!! Thank you sir for entertaining me every Sunday even if my Skins never faired well against you. RIP big man

[@chriscarter34885]

Greatest guard in the NFL ever!

[@brucelee6834]

chriscarter34885 nah John Hannah

[@bmac5658]

@@brucelee6834 what u said, I'd add Munoz, and Gregg to that list too

[@bmac5658]

@Matt Beemanum 7 times lmao? hannah 11, Gregg 7 and Munoz 9.

[@ramos208]

b Mac maybe you should Choose the hall of fame inductees maybe that way you won’t rain on others success. It sounds like you have accomplished more than this guy to have the right to criticize him.

[@Rooney343434]

I hated the Cowboys with a passion during that time but this guy was absolutely amazing.

[@Jamrodleon]

Thank you for the great years Larry Allen.

[@MuammarHamed]

A man should always be grateful that he has something worth shedding tears for. Imagine having a life full of nothing worth getting emotional about now that's a sad world! This man was absolutely great. Any offensive linemen coming up in this game should model themselves after him!

[@krlm2280]

Death come in 3s Bill Walton (last week) Larry Allen (yesterday) Brother Marques of 2 live crew (today) Rip 2 all three legends 🙏🏿 LA from the Cpt and a great legend

[@shanecowan9667]

“Yo, this Marquis, baby. Are you down with it?”

[@krlm2280]

@@shanecowan9667 😆

[@fishnets4177]

I REMEMBER TWO LIVE CREW JAMMING 1980s SOUTHERN NATIVE OFFSPRING 🌱

[@anthonygilmore5969]

I would put jerry West in there also.

[@JKahil]

You imagine pissing this guy off??????? Good god, what a beast!

[@soldierforchrist2017]

Such a kind hearted gentle giant.

[@tianzi49]

Larry Allen talking straight from the heart w/ a little bit of that trademark unique personal humor ... his speech pattern and the diction is unmistakably straight out of 'keeping it real' from the part of town/Los Angeles from whence he hails ... I love this speech!

[@marqueswilliams345]

Is it just me or does Larry Allen look like he could still suit up right now for Dallas Cowboys lol

[@joshuatraffanstedt2695]

Definitely could!

[@velvetice100]

Yes🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👏🏼

[@wil1018]

Never watched OL during games..I always watched this guy !#manhandle

[@lorenzocarrillo]

Larry was the epitome of what it is to be a hard working no nonsense Cowboy. Well deserved Larry! Respect

[@lilog2179]

Beautiful speech

[@scotthunter2935]

And gave me a 40oz what a legend

[@Donomegax]

I can attest to his natural strength because I was his workout partner at SSU. I was his first workout because he never lifted before fall of 1993 but was naturally squatting 600 for reps and benching 405 for reps all on his first lifts!

[@TheGodfather441]

crying is an emotional reaction, if you were being inducted into a a place that said you were one of the best at what you did you'd cry too. Plus he talked about his mom, that died, anyone would at that point!

[@boblasher1]

Man, what a class dude!! Hope retirement is treating him and his family well. Miss seeing him on the field.

[@jonnydare1427]

What a great story!!! Larry Allen one of the best!!!!

[@LightningJanitorial]

L.A. made pro bowls at LT as well. IMO, and yeah, I'm biased as a Cowboy fan, but he's THE greatest offensive lineman of all time, of ANY position. Mean and nasty too. Loved the guy.

[@Bahamianbully]

As a Giants fan...I can even agree. Larry was otherworldly strong and agile. He was incredible. HOFer for sure.

[@joshuatraffanstedt2695]

@@Bahamianbully no doubt. He used to floor the best defensive lineman the giants had lol. Dude was too strong.

[@matthewmcallister9354]

I agree, I think it's LA then Jeff Saturday

[@TehJew22]

@@matthewmcallister9354 Jeff was just as important to the success of the Indianapolis Colts with Manning at the helm.

[@stephengrahn9361]

I hate them Cowboys but I dig Larry Allen what a player and a righteous dude. It was awesome to get to watch him block live. Glad you're back in Cali

[@jarod3931]

He looked scary on the football field in that uniform but he actually seems like he's a great person all around

[@edwardgunn8250]

larry allen is a legend. the best off linemen ever. can t argue it. what a legend. Larry your an amazing human. First . Then an amazing football player. Thanks for all the memories and all the hard work you put in. You put in so much. You deserve the world. The legend. Love you

[@rbbrown2106]

Larry Allen - He was a bad man.

[@nostalgiaman6816]

13:56 "I did it naturally." LOL!

[@GrislyAtoms12]

Man, he made me tear up. I don't usually do that. God bless him. Great player. Never made any negativity for his teams (not that I recall). Played like a beast. Humble and choked up during his speech. So happy for him.

[@candybanks8717]

Thought he might retire from football and get a job towing the shuttle onto the launch pad. Massive man.

[@gb546733]

two chickens some french fries and a 40 oz.....breakfast for champions

A WARRIORS MEAL ALL DAY LONG

[@donalddeluxe6407]

why the hell you leaving out the cake?????

[@kaledafif7972]

Lmao!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@appollosharris4350]

I know about that chicken and 40 ounces lol

[@jaybrown3341]

Who gonna tell him he's not😂😂😂🤕👊🏾

[@joshuatraffanstedt2695]

Best lineman in nfl history.

[@ratfat28]

I love this man speech from the heart beautiful family just all-around great speech and the Laugh really gets Remind me of my grandfather

Now his son also plays for America's Team. His son went to Harvard. You don't pick to go to Harvard, they pick you

[@mag7822]

Great speech, well deserved.

[@griffmustard]

He got me with the 40oz., and so did Janelle........LOL!!!

[@christiancowboy352]

He was Unbelievable to say the least! Then combine that with being an honorable upstanding man who was always humble to the core. A Real Pro of all Pro's

[@RAN_DUM_CLIPZ]

LARRY STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON

[@benniebrandon5544]

🙏🙏🙏 🏈

[@miguelbermudez3791]

Most dominant guard that ever play the game and that's How bout the COWBOYS!!!!!

[@raelockletree3858]

Larry was a savage bro! 💪🏿He made people take notice to O linemen. I'd like to see more in his path.

[@txflood2519]

what a quality human being

[@anthonypistoia5825]

I will miss seeing and talking to larry allen at the de la salle games.. what a class man and a nice man ....

[@YescaBarz82]

Watching this a few days after Mr Allen passed on.... What a great player and an even more so a great person it seemed. RIP big man.

[@joshjvaladez]

let the tears flow baby #real

[@mrnobody9104]

You are blessed brother that's the kinda woman ya don't let go of. Cheers

[@BRIXSKET]

Man mad respect due to his humbleness

[@tonyak8354]

RIP Champ. Thank you

[@TheoSauve]

This was just incredible. I have been a Cowboys fan since 1965. I was six years old.

[@jaimesandoval1988]

Favorite speech. 40

[@jimmycline4778]

Gogan, Gezik, Newton, Eric Williams, Should be in the Hall of Fame!

[@wiliams2545]

One of the best offensive lineman EVER........

[@bigboy501]

My favorite Cowboy of all time.

[@mustang4life]

Possibly, THE Fastest Guard to ever play the position, what a humbled Ambassador & gentle Cowboy! 🇺🇸🙏🏼🇺🇸👍🏻🇺🇸✊🏻🇺🇸👏🏻🇺🇸

[@jeffreyadams207]

Pull up the saints game footage where Larry runs down a DB after pick

[@mustang4life]

@@jeffreyadams207 No need, as I was physically present in the nose-bleed section (3 rows from the top) of the east side end zone of the Superdome on the 19th of December, 1994 for Monday Night Football match up as the Saints hosted the Cowboys. Rest assured, EVERYONE, no matter who were there to pull for, took notice of Larry running down Darion Conner from out of nowhere.

[@l3ftie578]

I really look up to this guy

[@joelchavez61]

Incredible story. He could've just ended up a casualty in Compton. Maybe the most powerful man to ever play football.

[@JorgeYoung-sp1rg]

In tears God Bless the Allen Family! Rest in Power!!

[@timothyflanagan3641]

even though I’m a Giants fan May God Bless Larry Allen aka the Locomotive.!!!

[@johnnythestrongarmjohnnyth8254]

Larry love your hall of fame speech brother make me laugh in a good way brother I’m glad you a true warrior Cowboy mr.700 pounder bench press beast., love you god bless you bro🤠

[@bthorn5035]

Nothing but respect for that MAN.

[@jasonlawson8980]

all too many times, the best, most beautiful people among us...leave us way too soon. RIP to a great guy and one of the all time greats.

[@OEdwardsZ34]

Best O-lineman ever to do it. 4.8 40 yard dash at 325 lbs. and a 700 lbs. bench press. ENOUGH SAID.

[@jarod3931]

900 lbs squat

[@alejandrogalindo9641]

That play against the saints brings 3:57 3:58 memories my little brother and were watching the game, he got excited about the play. I now miss my little brother, he left us 2 years ago.

[@kevinstone7735]

One of my favorite cowboys of all time. This man was a monster and should be mentioned right alongside any other ring of honor cowboys. He helped put at least two other cowboys in the HOF IMO.

[@conni70]

from the mean streets of Los Angeles to Canton....you the man Larry

[@jaimegutierrez9360]

The Man , Cowboys Greatness...Its ah beautiful thing....

[@thelakersforlife]

He was a machine. Thanks for putting this on

[@kevinbrown8992]

Dallas Cowboy GREAT! He's very nervous and shy. Straight beast! Lets eat!

[@butta6167]

Thx Big L....#class, #cowboy4life

[@jeffreyadams207]

RIP big Larry thank you, fan since 71!

[@9565thedon]

How can any one dislike this video

[@desertsin]

Godspeed Mr. Allen. Thank you.

[@jeffreyadams207]

DC4L!! Fan since 71! Larry was the best period!!!

[@benjaminmorton9436]

What an infectious laugh. Seems like a cool dude.

[@cowboysfanzz77]

Loves larry, funny dude GO COWBOYS

[@tfrankinitis]

2 chickens French fries a cake and a 40 oz lmao

[@rileysmith117]

Larry Allen overcame many trials in his life.he is an inspiration and legend.

[@GuyOfAbsoluteTerror]

An absolute machine 💪🏼

[@theodoregraves5283]

He did it naturally

[@tberd906]

You gotta love the big men up front!

[@xavierchampion3835]

R.I.P. LARRY ALLEN!!! ONE OF THE GREATEST OFFENSIVE LINEMAN IN DALLAS COWBOYS HISTORY!!!! 😢😢😭😭

[@Tpyj76]

The best!!!

[@Sewiefortune]

My number 1 overall dream team pick

[@chuckers40]

As much as I hate the Cowboys (Redskins fan) Larry Allen was one of the best offensive lineman in the game. His teammate Erik Williams should also be in also. In terms of modern day offensive lineman, Allen, Ogden, Munoz, Pace, W. Jones, Will Shields, Willie Roaf are some of the best.

[@bundeswehr7676]

Charles allen jr ..I agree great list of linemen.

[@warrenmcfadden3918]

trent willams and tyron smith alongside joe thomas and jason peters are canton bound when its all said and done aswell

[@soldierforchrist2017]

Warren McFadden you're right.

[@soldierforchrist2017]

Charles allen jr you right. All of them all time greats.

Charles, Washington had some pretty good ones too. Jim Lechy, Russ Grimm, Mark May, Joe Jacoby who became "The Hogs". This is coming from a life long fan of the Dallas Cowboys since 1970.

[@AmericanBullDog21]

Guy was a tank with the 73 painted on his back.

[@5xchamps269]

I'm completely heartbroken. Wish Id gotten the opportunity to tell him how much I enjoyed watching him dominate the line. He is one of the top 10 Dallas Cowboys ever and his contributions will live in infamy. RIP Mr. Allen.

[@jasonlawson8980]

Me too...