Robert Melvin Allmann (May 24, 1914September 10, 1999) was an American professional

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who played one season in the

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(NFL) for the

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. He also played for the

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. Allman played

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and was selected in the fourth round of the

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. He died at his home in

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, in September, 1999.

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* 1914 births 1999 deaths People from Alma, Michigan Players of American football from Michigan Michigan State Spartans football players Chicago Bears players Los Angeles Bulldogs players {{Defensive-lineman-1910s-stub