Allen Aldridge, an NFL linebacker and Super Bowl XXXII champion with the Denver Broncos, leaves behind an impactful legacy both on and off the field. Born in Houston, Aldridge played college football for the University of Houston Cougars before being drafted by the Denver Broncos in 1994. His crowning achievement came in 1998 when he helped the Broncos win Super Bowl XXXII.
After his time in Denver, Aldridge played for the Detroit Lions and briefly for the Houston Texans before retiring. Transitioning to coaching, Aldridge became head football coach at George Bush High School in Richmond, Texas, mentoring countless athletes. In 2022, he was honored as the Houston Texans’ High School Coach of the Week, a testament to his dedication and influence in shaping young players.
Tributes from former colleagues, players, and fans continue to pour in, celebrating the life of a man who touched many through his love for football and teaching.