Dalva Allen

Dalva Ray Allen (January 13, 1935 – November 28, 2016)^[1] was an American football defensive end player who played professionally in the American Football League (AFL). He played college football at the University of Houston. After being selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the 23rd round of the 1957 NFL draft, Allen played three games for the Toronto Argonauts in the Canadian Football League (CFL) during the 1957 season.^[2] He played for the Houston Oilers on their AFL championship teams in 1960 and 1961, and for the Oakland Raiders from 1962 through 1964.

PositionDefensive end

Born(1935-01-13)January 13, 1935
Gonzales, Texas, U.S.

DiedNovember 28, 2016(2016-11-28) (aged 81)
Houston, Texas, U.S.

Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)

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Dalva Allen

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Position	Defensive end
Personal information
Born	(1935-01-13)January 13, 1935 Gonzales, Texas, U.S.
Died	November 28, 2016(2016-11-28) (aged 81) Houston, Texas, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight	245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High school	Gonzales (TX)
College	Houston
NFL draft	1957: 23rd round, 267th overall pick
Career history
Los Angeles Rams (1957)* Toronto Argonauts (1957) Houston Oilers (1960-1961) Oakland Raiders (1962–1964)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
2× AFL champion (1960, 1961)
Career AFL statistics
Interceptions 1 Sacks 18 Stats at Pro Football Reference

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