Ken Long

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. He was drafted by the Lions with the 44th pick of the 2nd 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.