The Raiders selected Allen, a Heisman Trophy winner at USC, in the 1st round of the 1982 NFL Draft.
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During the strike-shortened 1982 season, Allen earned AP Offensive Rookie of the Year honors. He was selected to 5 Pro Bowls as a Raider.
Allen was named AP All-Pro 1st Team twice. He was named NFL Most Valuable Player for his efforts during the 1985 season.
The Raiders all-time leading rusher gained 8,545 yards on 2,090 carries with 79 TDs. He caught 446 passes for 4,258 yards and 18 TDs.
He set then-Super Bowl records with 191 yards rushing and a 74-yard TD run and was named Super Bowl XVIII MVP in the Raiders 38-9 win over the Washington Redskins.
He spent five years with Kansas City at the end of his career. Allen was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2003.
Marcus Allen (running back) Number
Number: 32. Position: RB. Years: 1982-92. School: USC. The Raiders selected Allen, a Heisman Trophy winner at USC, in the 1st round of the 1982 NFL Draft.
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Marcus Allen College
During his college career at USC, Marcus Allen caught the attention of the nation. While playing for the Trojans he became the first college player to rush for 2,000 yards in a single season in 1981. During that season he also scored a record 22 rushing touchdowns and set 13 other NCAA records.
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Marcus Allen Hall of Fame
On This Date in Raiders History: Marcus Allen was inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Marcus Allen Stats
Running back Marcus Allen played 16 seasons for the Raiders and Chiefs. He had 3,022 carries for 12,243 yards and 587 catches for 5,411 yards.
Allen’s finest season came in 1985, as he led the league with 1,759 rushing yards on 380 carries for a 4.6 yards per carry average and 11 touchdowns.
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