The world is in tremendous shock as Dallas Cowboys legend and Pro Football HoF’er Larry Allen breathed his last on June 3. While vacationing in Mexico, he suddenly passed away at the age of 52. As the NFL world is mourning the legend, the American football tight end, Shannon Sharpe has joined them, remembering his unparalleled legacy.

In a recent conversation with ESPN analyst Monica McNutt, Shannon Sharpe and Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson tuned in for the podcast, as the episode was dropped on the YouTube channel ‘Nightcap,’ which is the nighttime sports talk destination. Paying homage to Larry Allen’s versatility, Sharpe took to remembering the highly regarded accomplished offensive lineman, stating, “I went to Pro Bowl a few times with Larry man…I sat there and watched him do the bench, 225 man, 43 times… like it was nothing, I ain’t never seen that kind.”

Proceeding further, he honors Allen by calling him a “monster.” Allen had spent altogether 12 of his 14 NFL seasons with the Cowboys before he finished his career with the San Francisco 49ers. It was with his phenomenal performance in January 1996 that the Cowboys won Super Bowl XXX. Furthermore, he has cleared 11 Pro Bowl selections and has also gained the feat of becoming first-team NFL All-Pro seven times across his career. He was drafted from Sonoma State in the second round of the 1994 NFL Draft. Since then, he has played strongly in the offensive-line position for the Cowboys except for center across his illustrious career.

Allen was survived by his wife, Janelle, and their children: daughters Jayla and Loriana, and son, Larry III. As tragedy has struck the family, heartfelt condolences are pouring in from the NFL community and Allen’s fans worldwide.

NFL world mourns the shocking death of Larry Allen

The Dallas Cowboys and the NFL community are deeply mourning the loss of a beloved teammate and player. Former Cowboys teammates, including Troy Aikman and Emmitt Smith, have shared fond memories of Allen, both on- and off-field. Aikman stated, “He was a HOF offensive lineman that dominated opponents regardless of the position played. Off the field, he was a gentle giant that loved his family. Rest in Peace LA.” Smith regarded Allen as “a good dude, great player, super person.”

The Cowboys had released the news regarding Allen’s shocking death, however, the exact cause of death is not yet known. Nonetheless, Larry Allen’s legacy will continue to live on as tributes continue to relentlessly pour in from his admirers.