About
7-time MLB All-Star infielder and 2-time American League home run champion who was named AL MVP in 1972.
Before fame
He sang tenor at a high level, and eventually professionally, despite having a large, athletic body type.
Trivia
He was named the second most-controversial player in baseball history by Sabermetrician Bill James.
Family life
Had three kids with his wife Barbara.
Associated with
Willie Mays once said Allen hit a ball harder than anyone he had ever seen.
