Highland Community College Athletic Hall of Fame
Inducted September 15, 2013
Martin "Marty" Allen exemplified a student-athlete with multiple talents and leadership qualities as he lettered two years in basketball, football, and track in his years at Highland in 1964-66. Peer recognition included Homecoming King ('65), Outstanding Athlete ('65-'66), team captain in both football and basketball ('65-'66). Athletic honors included being an All Conference selection, NJCAA Honorable Mention All-American football team, NJCAA All Region VI football and basketball teams, and CIC Conference discus champion.
Marty continued his academic/athletic career at Kansas State University, lettering two years in football and one in track. In 1977, Marty moved back to Highland as head women's basketball coach and offensive line coach. His Scottie basketball team compiled a 149-84 record and won five conference titles. In 1981, Marty became the 13th head coach in the history of HCC football and for the next 24 years coached over 2500 football student athletes. HCC football was Interstate Conference Champions from 1988 to 1993; Marty was inducted into the NJCAA Football Coaches Hall of Fame in 2002.
After retiring, Marty continued serving his community in local goverment, church, and coaching various levels of youth programs. He received the Doniphan County Quiet Hero Award in 2013.
