Top 17 Quotes & Sayings by George Allen, Sr.

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Last updated on November 8, 2024.

George Herbert Allen was an American football coach. He served as the head coach for two teams in the National Football League (NFL), the Los Angeles Rams from 1966 to 1970 and the Washington Redskins from 1971 to 1977. Allen led his teams to winning records in all 12 of his seasons as an NFL head coach, compiling an overall regular-season record of 116–47–5. Seven of his teams qualified for the NFL playoffs, including the 1972 Washington Redskins, who reached Super Bowl VII before losing to Don Shula's Miami Dolphins. Allen made a brief return as head coach of the Rams in 1978, but was fired before the regular season commenced.

American - Coach | April 29, 1918 - December 31, 1990

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People of mediocre ability sometimes achieve outstanding success because they don't know when to quit. Most men succeed because they are determined to.

George Allen, Sr.

If you want to catch more fish, use more hooks.

George Allen, Sr.

One of the most difficult things everyone has to learn is that for your entire life you must keep fighting and adjusting if you hope to survive. No matter who you are or what your position is you must keep fighting for whatever it is you desire to achieve.

George Allen, Sr.

Forget the past - the future will give you plenty to worry about.

George Allen, Sr.

Every day you waste is one you can never make up.

George Allen, Sr.

The street to obscurity is paved with athletes who can perform great feats before friendly crowds.

George Allen, Sr.

The tougher the job, the greater the reward.

George Allen, Sr.