Barclay Allen

Barclay Allen
Born: (1945-06-23) June 23, 1945 (age 79)
Career information
Position(s)QB, DB, WR
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight200 lb (91 kg)
CollegeSouthern Illinois
Jrs.NDG Maple Leafs
Career history
As player
1970Montreal Alouettes
1970–1971Ottawa Rough Riders
1972Calgary Stampeders
1973–1974Montreal Alouettes

Barclay Allen (born June 23, 1945) is a former Canadian football quarterback and defensive back who played in the Canadian Football League from 1970 to 1974. He played college football for the Southern Illinois Salukis.[1] In 1969, Allen was the Salukis' starting quarterback.[2] He signed with the Montreal Alouettes the following year and later played for the Ottawa Rough Riders and Calgary Stampeders over a total of 49 games.[1] Although his original position was as quarterback, Allen saw little time in that role, throwing only two passes during his CFL career.[3] Instead, he spent most of his time as a defensive halfback, making five interceptions over his career, including a pick six.[1]

  1. ^ a b c Maher, Tod; Gill, Bob (2013). The Canadian Pro Football Encyclopedia: Every Player, Coach and Game, 1946–2012. Maher Sports Media. p. 143. ISBN 978-0983513667.
  2. ^ "Healthy Spartans March Against Salukis Tonight". St. Petersburg Times. October 4, 1969. p. 3-C. Retrieved May 28, 2016.
  3. ^ Maher, Tod; Gill, Bob (2013). The Canadian Pro Football Encyclopedia: Every Player, Coach and Game, 1946–2012. Maher Sports Media. p. 568. ISBN 978-0983513667.