Jimmy Allen

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Jimmy Allen
Date of birth: March 6, 1952 (1952-03-06) (age 56)
Place of birth: Flag of the United States Clearwater, Florida
Career information
Position(s): Safety
College: UCLA
NFL Draft: 1974 / Round: 4 / Pick 100
Organizations
 As player:
1974-1977
1978-1981
Pittsburgh Steelers
Detroit Lions
Stats at DatabaseFootball.com

James Allen (born March 6, 1952 in Clearwater, Florida) was an American football player who was drafted in the 4th round by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1974 NFL Draft. He played for the Steelers and the Detroit Lions. His nickname during his playing career was "Spiderman." He was the lead singer on the Lions' 1980 recording of Another One Bites the Dust .