LaureusAcademy Member

Marcus Allen

Football

Over the course of his career, Marcus Allen scored 145 touchdowns, including a then league record 123 rushing touchdowns, and was elected to six Pro Bowls. He was the first player ever to gain more than 10,000 rushing yards and 5,000 receiving yards during his career. Marcus won the Heisman Trophy, an NCAA national championship, the Super Bowl, and was named NFL MVP and Super Bowl MVP. Marcus has been inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame and the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

As a Laureus Academy Member, Marcus has attended many of community events in New Orleans:

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