Carl Blanchard Allen (June 25, 1920 – November 7, 2008) was an American football player who played at the tailback position on both offense and defense.

A native of Haskell, Oklahoma, he attended Magnolia High School in Arkansas.

[1] Allen played one season of college football at Ouachita Baptist University before being called into military service during World War II.

[4] Four months later, the Yankees traded him to the Brooklyn Dodgers, also of the AAFC.

[5] He played for the Dodgers during their 1948 season, appearing in 13 games with two interceptions and one touchdown.