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| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 26, 1905 Fulton, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | September 13, 1978 (aged 73) Montgomery, Alabama, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1925–1927 | Tennessee |
| Position(s) | Guard, end |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1929–1934 | West Tennessee State Teachers (assistant) |
| 1937–1938 | West Tennessee State Teachers |
| 1939–1948 | Mississippi State |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 78–25–3 |
| Bowls | 1–0 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 1 SIAA (1938) 1 SEC (1941) | |
| Awards | |
| SEC Coach of the Year (1940) | |
| College Football Hall of Fame Inducted in 1991 (profile) | |
Allyn McKeen (January 26, 1905 – September 13, 1978) was an American college football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at West Tennessee State Normal School—now known as the University of Memphis—from 1937 to 1938 and Mississippi State College—now known as Mississippi State University—from 1939 to 1948, compiling a career head coaching record of 78–25–3. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as a coach in 1991.