NFL legend Eric Allen sends special message to Eagles during Hall of Fame speech
Legendary NFL cornerback Eric Allen was officially inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame on Saturday, August 2. Allen, who was selected 30th overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in 1988, took a moment to shout out former head coach Buddy Ryan for taking a chance on him. “Thank you to the legend, Buddy Ryan, for […]
Legendary NFL cornerback Eric Allen was officially inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame on Saturday, August 2.
Allen, who was selected 30th overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in 1988, took a moment to shout out former head coach Buddy Ryan for taking a chance on him.
“Thank you to the legend, Buddy Ryan, for drafting me in 1988,” Allen said. “It was an honor to wear those Kelly Greens and represent the city of brotherly love. Whether it was Buddy’s Boys or Bud Carson’s Gang Green, we did so much damage on the football field. All us Eagle guys, we had just an outstanding defensive football team. Whether it was Seth, the late departed Reggie White, Clyde Simmons, Byron Evans, just a tremendous football team in Philadelphia.
“They’ll always hold a special part in our lives. I grew up there in Philadelphia, with the help of guys like Mike Quick, Roynell Young. I became a man there. We had so many special times in that area, in Philly.”
He also sent a special message to Eagles’ owner Jeffrey Lurie and the Super Bowl championship team he’s built.
“Jeffrey Lurie is not here today, but I have a special gratitude to the Philadelphia Eagles’ organization and the tremendous football team that they put on the football field this year,” he said. “I want to say fly, Eagles, fly.”
Allen played seven seasons with the Birds. During that time, he was named to five Pro Bowls and earned three All-Pro nods. To this day, he still holds the Eagles’ franchise record for most career interceptions with 34.
Allen, a six-time Pro Bowl selection, officially retired after the 2001 season. Through 14 NFL seasons, he racked up 54 interceptions for 826 return yards and eight touchdowns. His overall 54 career interceptions are tied for 21st all-time in league history.
Allen isn’t completely done with football as he now serves as an NFL analyst for the Pac-12 Network.
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