Allen Jacobs

Allen Winnett Jacobs (May 19, 1941 – April 22, 2014) was a National Football League (NFL) fullback and halfback with the Green Bay Packers and New York Giants. He played college football at the University of Utah.

PositionsFullback • Halfback

Born(1941-05-19)May 19, 1941
Los Angeles, California, U.S.

DiedApril 22, 2014(2014-04-22) (aged 72)
Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.

Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)

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Allen Jacobs

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Positions	Fullback • Halfback
Personal information
Born	(1941-05-19)May 19, 1941 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Died	April 22, 2014(2014-04-22) (aged 72) Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight	215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school	Franklin (Los Angeles)
College	Utah (1963-1964)
NFL draft	1964: 10th round, 139th overall pick
AFL draft	1964: 26th round, 205th overall pick
Career history
Playing
Green Bay Packers (1965) New York Giants (1966–1967)
Coaching
Westminster Parsons (1971-1978) Head coach
Awards and highlights
NFL champion (1965)
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards 301 Rushing average 3.3 Receptions 10 Receiving yards 69 Total touchdowns 1 Stats at Pro Football Reference
Head coaching record
Career	31–40–0 (.437)

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Jacobs was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the tenth round (139th overall) of the 1964 NFL draft. He was a member of the 1965 NFL Champion Green Bay Packer team. He was also drafted by the AFL's Buffalo Bills in the 26th round (205th overall) of the 1964 American Football League draft.

After his playing career ended, Jacobs served for eight seasons as the head coach of Westminster Parsons football from 1971 to 1978. During his tenure, Jacobs compiled an overall record of 31 wins and 41 losses (31–41).^[1]

Jacobs died on April 22, 2014, from a heart attack.^[2][3]