Allen was born in Merced, California, and is Jewish. He attended Selma High School in Selma, California, and Fresno City College.\n', '

Allen was picked by the California Angels in the 1st round of the 1968 amateur draft, 12th overall.\n', '

In 1969 he was the youngest player in the American League. In 1971 his 15 saves were 7th in the American League. Arm problems led to him retiring in 1979.\n', '

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