Marcus Allen (1995) - USC Athletics Hall of Fame

Marcus Allen

Induction:
1995
Class:
1981

Marcus Allen was college football's first 2,000-yard rusher (2,342) when he became USC's fourth Heisman Trophy-winning tailback in 1981. He set or tied 16 NCAA records, including rushing for 200-plus yards in 5 consecutive games (and 8 times overall in 1981). A 4-year letterman (1978-79-80-81) and the 1981 USC captain, he still ranks second on Troy's career rushing list (4,810 yards). A versatile player, he came to USC as a defensive back and even played fullback as a 1979 sophomore (blocking for Heisman winner and fellow USC Hall of Fame inductee Charles White). Allen also led the Trojans in receiving in each of his last 2 seasons. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2000. In 2016, he was named to the Pac-12 All-Century Team. He starred in the NFL for 16 years (1982-97), first with the Los Angeles Raiders and then with the Kansas City Chiefs. He was the MVP of Super Bowl XVIII. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2003. After his pro career, he became a television analyst and motivational speaker.