George Allen

Background

Allen, George was born on April 29, 1922 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Earl R. and Loretta (Hannigan) Allen.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts, University of Michigan postgraduate, University of Southern California.

Career

Formerly football coach, Morningside College, Sioux City, Iowa. Formerly football coach, Whittier (California) College coach defense, Chicago Bears head coach, Los Angeles Rams, 1978; head coach, vice president, general manager, Washington Redskins (National Football Conference), 1971-1977; football commentator and analyst, Columbia Broadcasting System Sports, 1979-1982; coach and general manager, Chicago Blitz, 1982-1983; coach, Arizona Wranglers, Phoenix, 1983-1984; general manager, Arizona Wranglers, 1984-1985; football commentator and analyst, Columbia Broadcasting System Sports, 1985-1990; football coach, California State University, Long Beach, 1989-1990.

Achievements

• George Allen has been listed as a noteworthy professional football coach, football analyst by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, 1980-1987. Chairman, chief Executive officer National Fitness Foundation.

Connections

Married Etty L. Lumbroso, May 26, 1951. Children: George, Gregory, Bruce, Jennifer.