
Maxie Baughan and George Allen, 1969 Rams Sideline
linebacker Maxie Baughan grabs a cool one with head coach George Allen on the Rams sidelines. In 1969 the Rams took 1st Place in the NFL Coastal Division Title with an 11-3 record, then lost to the Vikings in a hard-fought 20-23 game in the opening round of the playoffs.

Billy Kilmer and George Allen in the Redskins Locker Room in 1974
And what could Billy Kilmer be so excited about in the conversation with Redskins Head Coach George Allen?

Billy Kilmer and George Allen in the Redskins Locker Room in 1974
And what could Billy Kilmer be so excited about in the conversation with Redskins Head Coach George Allen?

George Allen leads the Washington Redskins in a Pregame Chant
George Allen, Redskins head coach who took over in 1971, puts himself in the center of his team's pre-game activities. A "Player's Coach" he led the Redskins to a playoff appearance his first year in Washington - their first in 26 years.

George Allen Talking to Billy Kilmer - 1971 Washington Redskins
Head Coach George Allen makes his thoughts known to newly acquired Redskins quarterback Billy Kilmer in 1971.

George Allen Talking to Billy Kilmer - 1971 Washington Redskins
Head Coach George Allen makes his thoughts known to newly acquired Redskins quarterback Billy Kilmer in 1971.

Redskins Head Coach George Allen with his 1975 Defensive Line
Redskins Head Coach George Allen pictured in 1975 with his Defensive Line - Dave Butz (#65), Dennis Johnson (#61), Verlon Biggs (#86), Ron McDole (#79), Dennis Johnson (#77), Manny Sistrunk (#64), Head Coach George Allen and Diron Talbert (#72)

Redskins Head Coach George Allen with his 1975 Defensive Line
Redskins Head Coach George Allen pictured in 1975 with his Defensive Line - Dave Butz (#65), Dennis Johnson (#61), Verlon Biggs (#86), Ron McDole (#79), Dennis Johnson (#77), Manny Sistrunk (#64), Head Coach George Allen and Diron Talbert (#72)

Redskins Head Coach George Allen with his 1975 Defensive Line
Redskins Head Coach George Allen pictured in 1975 with his Defensive Line - Dave Butz (#65), Dennis Johnson (#61), Verlon Biggs (#86), Ron McDole (#79), Dennis Johnson (#77), Manny Sistrunk (#64), Head Coach George Allen and Diron Talbert (#72)

Redskins Head Coach George Allen with his 1975 Defensive Line
Redskins Head Coach George Allen pictured in 1975 with his Defensive Line - Dave Butz (#65), Dennis Johnson (#61), Verlon Biggs (#86), Ron McDole (#79), Dennis Johnson (#77), Manny Sistrunk (#64), Head Coach George Allen and Diron Talbert (#72)

Rams Head Coach George Allen with Roman Gabriel

George Allen Washington Redskin Head Coach

George Allen
Washington Redskin Head Coach George Allen

George Allen
Washington Redskin Head Coach George Allen