George Allen (Giants 1978-79)

[Halas Hall]

I am reading Gary Myers's new book on the 1986 Giants and it mentions the feud between Wellington Mara and nephew Tim Mara as they searched for a coach to replace John McVay during the winter of 1978-79. Tim apparently wanted to hire George Allen, but Wellington was adamantly opposed. Does anyone know why Wellington Mara was so dead set against bringing in Allen? Thank you.

[Mark]

https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/ ... c41b89a40/

[sheajets]

Wow...that is petty. He was a proven good coach. Who knows how it would've went with the Giants but the man never had a losing season.

[Brian wolf]

The same Wellington Mara that let Lombardi and Landry walk. Couldnt find a way to get Snell or Namath as well, yet gets elected into the HOF after finally getting it right with GM George Young.
*He does deserve credit for getting Tittle and Shofner though.

*Edited