Greg Allen, 1973 (Football)
Allen was a two sport letterwinner, in football (1969 & 1972) and track and field (1968). His 172 punt return yards against Penn State on Oct. 18, 1969, is still the SU record for most in a game. Off the field, he was a member of the Athletic Governing Board and an honorary member of Sigma Alpha Mu.
Allen graduated from the Newhouse School of Public Communications in 1973 and went on to earn a graduate certificate from the School of Sales and Marketing Management.
Following his success at Syracuse, he excelled professionally in various positions with Liberty Mutual for 32 years. He advanced through the managerial ranks and retired from the company as regional manager of the Midwest division in Chicago in 2009. Throughout his career he served as a chapter member and on the executive committee of the Liberty Mutual Diversity Network. He was the first African-American division sales manager and, along with a team of colleagues, created the Western Division of Liberty Mutual.
Beyond his professional career, Allen has coached many youth football, basketball and baseball teams to league and division championships. He is extremely active in his church and serves as a deacon at the Second Baptist Church of Elgin. Many charitable organizations have benefited from his countless hours of service and he has fulfilled numerous public speaking engagements around the country.
Allen has served on boards and chaired numerous committees. He actively participates with the Syracuse Football Club and the School of Educator's Visitors Board.
