Dick Allen (footballer)
Richard "Dick" Allen (born October 1, 1949) is a former professional American football player. He played defensive back for three seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the Buffalo Bills and the New York Jets. Allen attended Texas A&M University, where he played college football. He was drafted by the Bills in the seventh round of the 1972 NFL Draft. Allen played for the Bills from 1972 to 1973, and for the Jets in 1974.