Marcus Allen is a former American football player who is regarded as one of the greatest running backs to have ever played in the National Football League (NFL). He was born on March 26, 1960, in San Diego, California, and attended the University of Southern California (USC) where he had a distinguished college football career. During his time at USC, Allen set numerous school and NCAA records, and he won the Heisman Trophy in 1981. More about Marcus Allen
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After his successful college career, Marcus Allen entered the NFL and was drafted by the Los Angeles Raiders in the first round in 1982. During his rookie season, Allen set a rookie record for most rushing touchdowns (11) and he was named the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. Allen played for the Raiders for eleven seasons and was a key player in their Super Bowl XVIII victory over the Washington Redskins in 1984. He became the first player in NFL history to gain over 10,000 rushing yards and 5,000 receiving yards, and he was selected to six Pro Bowls during his career.In total, we tracked 2922 items since 01/01/2008. The chart below shows the trade volume over time.
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The most expensive item with a signature of Marcus Allen (1983 Topps Marcus Allen Autographed RC PSA 10 DNA AUTO 10 RARE Raiders #77566498) was sold in October 2023 for $2999.99 while the cheapest item ('90 PRO-SET MARCUS ALLEN SIGNED AUTOGRAPH RAIDERS HOT) found a new owner for $0.01 in May 2009. The month with the most items sold (38) was August 2022 with an average selling price of $47.50 for an autographed item of Marcus Allen. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in October 2018 with $179.50 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $5.74 was May 2010. In average, an autographed item from Marcus Allen is worth $41.00.
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Raiders legend Marcus Allen says NFL's RB situation is 'almost like collusion' a (08/14/23): Allen understands what Jacobs is going through with the Raiders
Marcus Allen turns 63: Five fast facts on the Hall of Fame running back's birthd (03/26/23): Allen made a big impact on two different franchises
Steelers place LB Marcus Allen on IR (12/28/22): Marcus Allen is done for the season.
Steelers’ Marcus Allen out for last two games after biceps surgery (12/27/22): The Steelers won’t have one of their key special teams contributors for the rest of the season. Head coach Mike Tomlin said during his Tuesday press conference that safety Marcus Allen is out for the last two games after undergoing biceps surgery. Allen, a fifth-round pick in the 2018 draft, had pla
Steelers LB Marcus Allen posts post-surgery pic (12/26/22): Marcus Allen's season might be over.
Steelers HC Mike Tomlin staying silent on discipline for Marcus Allen (12/2022): Mike Tomlin didn't get any comment on the Marcus Allen penalty.
Jacobs joins mentor Allen in Raiders record book (10/2022): On a day Raiders RB Josh Jacobs added his name to the franchise record book, it was only fitting that his mentor, Hall of Famer Marcus Allen, was on hand to witness.
Marcus Allen re-signs with Steelers (04/2022): The Steelers tendered linebacker Marcus Allen as a restricted free agent early this offseason and he is returning to the team after failing to sign an offer sheet from another club. The team announced that Allen officially re-signed on Tuesday. He will make $2.54 million under the terms of the tag A
Former NFL fullback Steve Smith, 57, dies of ALS (11/2021): Steve Smith, who was the lead blocker for stars like Marcus Allen and Bo Jackson during his nine-year NFL career with the Raiders and Seahawks, has died of ALS at age 57.
Ranking the best NFL draft picks of all time: Marcus Allen headlines top five ta (04/2021): With the 2021 NFL Draft almost here, let's look at the five best players in NFL history taken at No. 10 overall
Ranking the Super Bowls played in Tampa: Marcus Allen's MVP, Giants' thriller, S (02/2021): Sunday's Chiefs-Bucs battle will be the fifth Super Bowl played in Tampa
Frank Gore has opportunity with Jets to surpass Marcus Allen's historic age-37 s (05/2020): Only one running back has ever played a significant role at age 37
Why Josh Jacobs should join Marcus Allen as Raiders offensive ROYs (02/2020): Josh Jacobs assumed the workhorse role for the Raiders right away, keeping them in the playoff hunt until the end.
Allen, father fuel Jaguars' Fournette for Titans (11/2019): Upset over his workload, Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette has a new mindset heading into Week 12 after phone calls with both his father and Hall of Famer Marcus Allen.
Darnold leads Jets to 27-23 win over Allen, Bills (12/2018): Sam Darnold had difficulty containing his excitement after the New York Jets rookie enjoyed his first fourth-quarter comeback victory in the NFL. On the other side of the tunnel, Buffalo rookie Josh Allen had difficulty keeping his frustrations in check after his three turnovers contributed to cost
Rising Star: Stanford Guard Marcus Allen (02/2015): Marcus Allen says he learned some “tricks” training with renowned hoops instructor John Lucas in Houston this past summer, but there’s nothing gimmicky about his transformation this season.
Court documents on the Marcus Allen McKay case: (01/2015): Kitsap County Superior Court in the juvenile division filed two court documents regarding Sunday's car crash
Marcus Allen: It's a perfect time for Raiders, NFL to return to Los Angeles (11/2014): The Raiders great says the Silver and Black should be one of the teams to revive the NFL in L.A.
Penn State football: Marcus Allen takes the Ice Bucket Challenge: Video (08/2014): Penn State freshman safety Marcus Allen takes the Ice Bucket Challenge following practice on Thursday. He then nominated fellow freshman, Mark Allen....
Marcus Allen: Oakland Raiders Moving To Los Angeles Is ‘Viable Option’ (07/2014): The NFL reportedly is looking to place a team in Los Angeles, and one former...
Howie Long, Marcus Allen headline list of Top 10 Oakland Raiders of All Time (06/2014): Oakland Raiders fans may remember a few of the names contained in this list, and others may be a surprise.
Marcus Allen, Cris Carter, Curley Culp and Paul Krause chat around the table: Pr (05/2014): Hall of Fame members take a break to talk during autograph session at Fan Fest.
Penn State recruit Marcus Allen highlights Maryland roster for Big 33 Football C (03/2014): The Maryland roster for the Big 33 Football Classic was released today and featured 12 players who will continue their careers at Division I schools.
Marcus Allen legendary in '77 CIF title game (02/2014): The Hall of Famer rushed for 195 yards and had a 60-yard INT return.
Boomer & Carton: Yet Another Great NFL Guest In Marcus Allen (01/2014): Allen, Boomer and Craig got into a discussion on NFL free agency and how Allen, along with the union members, fought years ago for free agency in football and how the current players are reaping the benefits now.
Boomer & Carton: Marcus Allen Knows A Thing Or Two About Alternating Currents (12/2013): Right Click Here To Download Marcus Allen is a member of both the Pro Football and College Football Halls of Fame and he called in this morning to chat with Boomer and Craig about the […]
Marcus Allen visits Trojans' final regular-season practice (11/2013): The Heisman-winning tailback returns to encourage players as they prepare for the regular-season finale against UCLA. Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Allen addressed USC players seven weeks ago, before they played for the first time under interim Coach Ed Orgeron .
Marcus Allen says USC needs a coach like John Robinson to replace Lane Kiffin (09/2013): The former Heisman Trophy winner at USC said he wasn't surprised by the decision to fire Kiffin.
An Interview with Marcus Allen (06/2013): I had no idea. I was looking for a solid football and academic school. Was there a moment, or something that happened, that made you realize you wanted to come to Penn State? Or was it just a decision that you gradually came to a realization about?
NFL Legends Mike Haynes, Roy Green, Dermontti Dawson And Marcus Allen Embark On (05/2013): David Gergen, President of Pro Player Health Alliance, lets everyone know there is no charge to attend the next public awareness event with NFL greats in La Jolla, CA. (PRWeb May 20, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/5/prweb10749249.htm
Centennial's Marcus Allen named Nevada's Gatorade Player of the Year (03/2013): Marcus Allen was named the Nevada’s Gatorade Player of the Year for basketball Thursday, but if you talk with the 6-foot-4 Centennial High senior guard, he’ll tell you something different. He considers Thursday’s announcement a team achievement.
B&C Morning Show: Thurman Thomas And Marcus Allen With B&C (01/2013): Two Hall of Fame tailbacks talk shop with Boomer and Craig.
B&C Morning Show: Marcus Allen Checks In (12/2012): Marcus Allen woke up early on the West Coast this morning to call in and chat with Boomer & Craig. When they got him on the horn, the guys asked Allen for his take on the Jets after their 14-10 loss to the Titans last night in Tennessee.
Gazette.Net: Wise's Marcus Allen trying to best his namesake (11/2012): When Henry A. Wise High School football coach DaLawn Parrish met Marcus Allen, the coach immediately thought of the Pro Football Hall of Fame running back who shares the same name.
Marcus Allen, Oakland Raiders leave past behind (09/2012): Marcus Allen was welcomed back into the Raiders family on Sunday, lighting the eternal flame for the late Al Davis before a win over the Steelers. But what was behind the famous feud?
NFL Hall of Famer Marcus Allen visits St. Louis (06/2012): NFL Hall of Famer Marcus Allen was in St. Louis this past week for Marshall Faulk’s charity golf tournament. Fox...
Marcus Allen Returns to Kansas City (05/2012): KANSAS CITY, MO - The Kansas City Command continue to shuffle the wide receiver roster in an effort to boost the offensive production. The Command have been assigned wide receiver Marcus Allen who was also with the Command in October 2011 as a rookie free agent.
Marcus Allen inspires students to dream big (03/2012): Realizing the Pro Football Hall of Fame was honoring Marcus Allen on Tuesday afternoon at Lincoln High, our new sports blogger, Dandy Don “Norky” Norcross, called me in the morning asking an old-timer to name my five greatest San Diego high school football players.