Ken Long
American football player (1953–2023)
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Kenneth Donald Long (July 24, 1953 – December 7, 2023) was an American professional 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]
PositionGuard
BornJuly 24, 1953
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedDecember 7, 2023 (aged 70)
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
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| Position | Guard | ||||||
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| Born | July 24, 1953 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | ||||||
| Died | December 7, 2023 (aged 70) | ||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||
| Listed weight | 265 lb (120 kg) | ||||||
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| High school | Ravenna (OH) | ||||||
| College | Purdue | ||||||
| NFL draft | 1976: 2nd round, 44th overall pick | ||||||
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