Marcus Allen
| First Name | Marcus |
| Middle Name | LeMarr |
| Last Name | Allen |
| Full Name at Birth | Marcus LeMarr Allen |
| Age | 51 |
| Date of Birth | March 26, 1960 |
| Birthplace | San Diego, CA |
| Height | 6' 2" (188 cm) |
| Weight (lb) | 210 |
| Build | Athletic |
| Hair Color | Brown - Dark |
| Star Sign | Aries |
| Ethnicity | Black |
| Nationality | American |
| University | USC |
| Occupation Category | Football (American) |
| Position | Running Back |
| Draft | Drafted by the Los Angeles Raiders in the 1st round (10th overall) of the 1982 NFL Draft. |
| Hall of Fame | Inducted into Hall of Fame in 2003 |
| Claim to Fame | former NFL Running back |
Marcus LeMarr Allen (born March 26, 1960 in San Diego, California) is a former American football player and, until recently, was affiliated with CBS as a game analyst. As a professional, Allen ran for 12,243 yards and caught 587 passes for 5,412 yards during his career for both the Los Angeles Raiders and the Kansas City Chiefs from 1982 to 1997. He scored 145 touchdowns, including a then league record 123 rushing touchdowns, and was elected to six Pro Bowls over the course of his career. He was also a fairly good passer for a running back, completing 12 of 27 passes for 285 yards and six touchdowns, with only one interception. Allen was the first player ever to gain more than 10,000 rushing yards and 5,000 receiving yards during his career.
American Football Career
| Year | Team | Position | Games | Games Started |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Oakland Raiders | RB | 9 | 9 |
| 1983 | Oakland Raiders | RB | 16 | 15 |
| 1984 | Oakland Raiders | RB | 16 | 16 |
| 1985 | Oakland Raiders | RB | 16 | 16 |
| 1986 | Oakland Raiders | RB | 13 | 10 |
| 1987 | Oakland Raiders | RB | 12 | 12 |
| 1988 | Oakland Raiders | RB | 15 | 15 |
| 1989 | Oakland Raiders | RB | 8 | 5 |
| 1990 | Oakland Raiders | RB | 16 | 15 |
| 1991 | Oakland Raiders | RB | 8 | 2 |
| 1992 | Oakland Raiders | RB | 16 | 0 |
| 1993 | Kansas City Chiefs | RB | 16 | 10 |
| 1994 | Kansas City Chiefs | RB | 13 | 13 |
| 1995 | Kansas City Chiefs | RB | 16 | 15 |
| 1996 | Kansas City Chiefs | RB | 16 | 15 |
| 1997 | Kansas City Chiefs | RB | 16 | 0 |
Filmography
Selected Marcus Allen film and TV show credits:
