In 1908, Allison began his professional baseball career with the Class-D Columbus Discoverers of the Cotton States League.

During the 1909 season, Allison played for two teams; the Class-D Shelbyville Grays and the Class-A Buffalo Bisons.

Allison joined the Class-D Richmond Pioneers of the Blue Grass League in 1910.

In 1911, Allison began the season with the Class-B San Antonio Bronchos of the Texas League.

[2] Allison joined the St. Louis Browns Major League Baseball franchise in 1911.

On August 24, 1913, the St. Louis Browns traded Allison along with first baseman Bunny Brief, outfielder Pete Compton and US$10,000 to the Kansas City Blues in exchange for Tilly Walker.

After not playing professional baseball in 1917, Allison joined the Class-A Sioux City Indians in 1918.

Allison spent his final season as a player in 1926 with the Class-B Quincy Red Birds of the Illinois–Indiana–Iowa League.