George Allen – NFL Past Players

George Allen, Head Coach for the Washington Redskins and Los Angels Rams, 1966-1977

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

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 leads the Washington Redskins in a Pregame Chant

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

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