Ken Long

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. He was drafted by the Lions with the 44th pick of the second round of the 1976 NFL Draft. He did not sign a contract with the Lions until shortly before the 1976 preseason. He played 13 games for the Lions in 1976 and returned two kickoffs for 18 yards. He was placed on the injured reserve list before the 1977 season. Long died on December 7, 2023, at the age of 70.

Ken Long
No. 65
Born:(1953-07-24)July 24, 1953
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died:December 7, 2023(2023-12-07) (aged 70)
Career information
Position(s)Guard
CollegePurdue
NFL draft1976, Round: 2
Career history
As player
1976Detroit Lions
Career highlights and awards
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