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Howie Long, former Hall of Fame Defensive End for the Los Angeles Raiders, is currently best known for his position of in-studio analyst for the Emmy Award winning FOX NFL Sunday team.
He was twice chosen Defensive Lineman of the Year. Long was elected to the Pro Bowl eight times, tying the Raiders' all-time record. He was voted Seagrams Defensive Player of the Year by the NFL coaches and general managers in 1985. He has also been named to the first team of the "All Decade Team of the 80's". In 1983, Long helped lead the Raiders to their Super Bowl victory over the Washington Redskins. On July 29, 2000, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Long became the third youngest player ever inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and is one of only seven defensive ends voted into the Hall.
A multi-talented performer, Long launched his successful television and film career after playing 13 years in the NFL for the Los Angeles Raiders. Long is widely known for his appearances on the big screen as well as the gridiron. He made his feature film debut in John Woo's 1996 box office hit BROKEN ARROW and has since starred in the 1998 FIRESTORM and TNT feature DOLLAR FOR THE DEAD. Long was also featured in 3000 MILES TO GRACELAND alongside Kevin Costner and Kurt Russell. He has been named "Male Star of Tomorrow" for 1997 by ShoWest, sharing the honor with past winners such as luminaries Brad Pitt, Chris O'Donnell, and Will Smith.
Long's versatility has made him a sought after host for television specials. Long hosted the 20th anniversary special for the re-release of the "Star Wars" trilogy. He also hosted the TBS special "War Games".
Long has been featured in numerous national commercials and advertising campaigns including Radio Shack, Coors, Nike, Hanes and Campbell's Soup. Over the years, his football persona has been used on everything from clothing to toy figures to candy bars.
Long's sharp wit and keen analysis have prompted him to be recruited by several publications for which he wrote articles including USA Today and Cosmopolitan magazine. He has also written the introduction to the Bo Jackson biography "Bo knows Bo".
In addition to his professional duties, Long has consistently been active in charity work. This year Long was named Man of the Year by the Walter Camp Foundation for his local and national contributions to charities. He is also a past recipient of the West Coast Father's Day Council "Father of the Year" award. He is currently the Honorary Chairman of his local Boys and Girls Club. Also this year, he became honorary chairman of "Andrew's Buddies", an organization which raises awareness and supports research to defeat spinal muscular atrophy. In honor of his grandmother, Long has established a scholarship fund at Villanova which benefits underprivileged students. He annually lends his time and talent to the United Way, the Mental Health Association, and the Tracey Biletnikoff Foundation. In spring of 2001 Howie and his wife, Diane, were chairmen of Child Abuse Prevention Month in Virginia. Long is also a member of the American Cancer Society's Public Awareness Council. He was the founding National Chairman for Athletes & Entertainers for Kids.
Howie resides in Virginia with his wife Diane and their three sons, Christopher, Kyle, and Howie. His favorite pastimes are coaching his sons' Little League baseball and high school football teams.
He was twice chosen Defensive Lineman of the Year. Long was elected to the Pro Bowl eight times, tying the Raiders' all-time record. He was voted Seagrams Defensive Player of the Year by the NFL coaches and general managers in 1985. He has also been named to the first team of the "All Decade Team of the 80's". In 1983, Long helped lead the Raiders to their Super Bowl victory over the Washington Redskins. On July 29, 2000, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Long became the third youngest player ever inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and is one of only seven defensive ends voted into the Hall.
A multi-talented performer, Long launched his successful television and film career after playing 13 years in the NFL for the Los Angeles Raiders. Long is widely known for his appearances on the big screen as well as the gridiron. He made his feature film debut in John Woo's 1996 box office hit BROKEN ARROW and has since starred in the 1998 FIRESTORM and TNT feature DOLLAR FOR THE DEAD. Long was also featured in 3000 MILES TO GRACELAND alongside Kevin Costner and Kurt Russell. He has been named "Male Star of Tomorrow" for 1997 by ShoWest, sharing the honor with past winners such as luminaries Brad Pitt, Chris O'Donnell, and Will Smith.
Long's versatility has made him a sought after host for television specials. Long hosted the 20th anniversary special for the re-release of the "Star Wars" trilogy. He also hosted the TBS special "War Games".
Long has been featured in numerous national commercials and advertising campaigns including Radio Shack, Coors, Nike, Hanes and Campbell's Soup. Over the years, his football persona has been used on everything from clothing to toy figures to candy bars.
Long's sharp wit and keen analysis have prompted him to be recruited by several publications for which he wrote articles including USA Today and Cosmopolitan magazine. He has also written the introduction to the Bo Jackson biography "Bo knows Bo".
In addition to his professional duties, Long has consistently been active in charity work. This year Long was named Man of the Year by the Walter Camp Foundation for his local and national contributions to charities. He is also a past recipient of the West Coast Father's Day Council "Father of the Year" award. He is currently the Honorary Chairman of his local Boys and Girls Club. Also this year, he became honorary chairman of "Andrew's Buddies", an organization which raises awareness and supports research to defeat spinal muscular atrophy. In honor of his grandmother, Long has established a scholarship fund at Villanova which benefits underprivileged students. He annually lends his time and talent to the United Way, the Mental Health Association, and the Tracey Biletnikoff Foundation. In spring of 2001 Howie and his wife, Diane, were chairmen of Child Abuse Prevention Month in Virginia. Long is also a member of the American Cancer Society's Public Awareness Council. He was the founding National Chairman for Athletes & Entertainers for Kids.
Howie resides in Virginia with his wife Diane and their three sons, Christopher, Kyle, and Howie. His favorite pastimes are coaching his sons' Little League baseball and high school football teams.
