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Ken Long

Ken Long

American football player (1953–2023)

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]

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References

  1. [1]
    "Ken Long". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved September 7, 2015.
  2. [2]
    "Lions Finally Sign Long". The Argus-Press. July 27, 1976. p. 15. Retrieved September 7, 2015.
  3. [3]
    "Lions Cut 3, Including Walton". The Argus-Press. September 13, 1977. p. 15. Retrieved September 7, 2015.
  4. [4]
    Obituary of Kenneth Donald Long, sscfuneralhomes.com


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