Damon Allen: a Green and Gold Legacy

One of the greatest quarterbacks of all time, Damon Allen played 23 seasons in the CFL. When he retired in 2007, he was the all-time leader for passing yards in pro football history, and today ranks fourth, behind only Tom Brady, Drew Brees, and Anthony Calvillo.

Allen played six seasons in Edmonton, including the first four years of his career, and he had many highlights with the Green and Gold, while authoring a spot for himself in franchise history.

Here is a look at some of Allen’s awards and achievements with the EE:

• 2-time Grey Cup champion (1987, 1993)
• 3-time West Division champion (1986, 1987, 1993)
• 2-time Grey Cup Most Outstanding Player (1987, 1993)
• 1993 Eddie James Memorial Trophy winner

All-time franchise ranks and records:

• 7^th in pass completions (809)
• 7^th in passing yards (12,466)
• 7^th in passing touchdowns (76)
• 10^th in rushing touchdowns (31)
• Most touchdown passes in a playoff game (4)