Ken Long Explained

Ken Long
Number:65
Position:Guard
Birth Date:July 24, 1953
Birth Place:Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Weight Lb:265
Height In:3
High School:Ravenna (OH)
College:Purdue
Draftyear:1976
Draftround:2
Draftpick:44
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:13
Statlabel2:Games started
Statvalue2:0
Pfr:LongKe20

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ken Long. Pro Football Reference. September 7, 2015.
  2. News: Lions Finally Sign Long. The Argus-Press. 15. July 27, 1976. September 7, 2015.
  3. News: Lions Cut 3, Including Walton. September 13, 1977. The Argus-Press. 15. September 7, 2015.
  4. https://www.sscfuneralhomes.com/obituary/Kenneth-Long Obituary of Kenneth Donald Long