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| Born: | July 24, 1953 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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| Died: | December 7, 2023 (aged 70) |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Guard |
| College | Purdue |
| NFL draft | 1976 / Round: 2 |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1976 | Detroit Lions |
Kenneth Donald Long (July 24, 1953 – December 7, 2023) was an American football player. He played guard for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL) after playing college football at Purdue University.[1] He was drafted by the Lions with the 44th pick of the second round of the 1976 NFL Draft.[1] He did not sign a contract with the Lions until shortly before the 1976 preseason.[2] He played 13 games for the Lions in 1976 and returned two kickoffs for 18 yards.[1] He was placed on the injured reserve list before the 1977 season.[3] Long died on December 7, 2023, at the age of 70.[4]
References
- 1 2 3 "Ken Long". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved September 7, 2015.
- ↑ "Lions Finally Sign Long". The Argus-Press. July 27, 1976. p. 15. Retrieved September 7, 2015.
- ↑ "Lions Cut 3, Including Walton". The Argus-Press. September 13, 1977. p. 15. Retrieved September 7, 2015.
- ↑ Obituary of Kenneth Donald Long, sscfuneralhomes.com
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