Prior to their kickoff against the L.A. Chargers, the Dallas Cowboys held a moment of silence for Larry Allen and Duane Thomas who both sadly passed this offseason.
were saddened to hear of the loss of two former players this summer. First, it was Hall of Fame guard Larry Allen, whoAhead of their preseason finale, which was also their first game at AT&T Stadium this year, the Cowboys held a moment of silence for the two former stars.Allen was a member of the Cowboys' last Super Bowl win after being selected in the 1994 NFL Draft.
Allen played in San Francisco for his final two years, making the Pro Bowl at 35 years of age. In 2013, he was voted into the Hall of Fame and team owner Jerry Jones was his presenter at the ceremony. Nov 7, 1971; St. Louis, MO, USA; FILE PHOTO; Dallas Cowboys offensive guards Blaine Nye and John Niland block for running back Duane Thomas / Herb Weitman-USA TODAY Sports
Thomas started his career with the Cowboys in 1970 and gained 803 yards as a rookie. In year two, he ripped off 793 yards and led the league in rushing touchdowns with 11. He was the lead back when Dallas knocked off the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl VI. Thomas had 95 yards and a touchdown in that game. He played just two more seasons in the NFL, both with Washington, despite attempting a comeback in 1976 with Dallas and again in 1976 with the Green Bay Packers.
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