Ken Long

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Ken Long
No. 65
Born: (1953-07-24) July 24, 1953 (age 68)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Career information
Position(s)Guard
CollegePurdue
NFL draft1976 / Round: 2
Career history
As player
1976Detroit Lions

Kenneth Donald Long (born July 24, 1953 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is a former American football player. He played guard for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League after playing college football for the Purdue Boilermakers.[1] He was drafted by the Lions with the 44th pick of the 2nd 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]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c "Ken Long". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved 2015-09-07.
  2. ^ "Lions Finally Sign Long". The Argus-Press. July 27, 1976. p. 15. Retrieved 2015-09-07.
  3. ^ "Lions Cut 3, Including Walton". The Argus-Press. September 13, 1977. p. 15. Retrieved 2015-09-07.
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