Barclay Allen (born June 23, 1945) is a former Canadian football quarterback and defensive back who played in the Canadian Football League from 1970 to 1974. He played college football for the Southern Illinois Salukis.[1] In 1969, Allen was the Salukis' starting quarterback.[2] He signed with the Montreal Alouettes the following year and later played for the Ottawa Rough Riders and Calgary Stampeders over a total of 49 games.[1] Although his original position was as quarterback, Allen saw little time in that role, throwing only two passes during his CFL career.[3] Instead, he spent most of his time as a defensive halfback, making five interceptions over his career, including a pick six.[1]

Barclay Allen
Born: (1945-06-23) June 23, 1945 (age 78)
Career information
Position(s)QB, DB, WR
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight200 lb (91 kg)
CollegeSouthern Illinois
Jrs.NDG Maple Leafs
Career history
As player
1970Montreal Alouettes
19701971Ottawa Rough Riders
1972Calgary Stampeders
19731974Montreal Alouettes

References edit

  1. ^ a b c Maher, Tod; Gill, Bob (2013). The Canadian Pro Football Encyclopedia: Every Player, Coach and Game, 1946–2012. Maher Sports Media. p. 143. ISBN 978-0983513667.
  2. ^ "Healthy Spartans March Against Salukis Tonight". St. Petersburg Times. October 4, 1969. p. 3-C. Retrieved May 28, 2016.
  3. ^ Maher, Tod; Gill, Bob (2013). The Canadian Pro Football Encyclopedia: Every Player, Coach and Game, 1946–2012. Maher Sports Media. p. 568. ISBN 978-0983513667.