Charlie Long
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| Positions | Offensive tackle, Guard | ||||||
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| Born | April 6, 1938 Fyffe, Alabama, U.S. | ||||||
| Died | December 16, 1989 (aged 51) Framingham, Massachusetts, U.S. | ||||||
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| College | Chattanooga | ||||||
| AFL draft | 1961: 8th round, 59th overall pick | ||||||
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Charles Long (April 6, 1938 – December 16, 1989)[1] was an American football offensive tackle and guard. He played college football for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. In 1961, he joined the Boston Patriots of the American Football League (AFL). He played there for nine seasons and was a two-time AFL All-Star selection, and a member of the Patriots' All-1960s (AFL) Team.[2][3][4]
See also
References
- ^ "Charles Long". DeKalb County Sports Hall of Fame. November 24, 2023. Retrieved March 18, 2026.
- ^ "Charles Long (1987) - Hall of Fame". University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Athletics. Retrieved March 18, 2026.
- ^ "Charlie Long - 1960 - Football". University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Athletics. Retrieved March 18, 2026.
- ^ "Retired AFL Lineman Honored by Boston". Daily Progress. November 16, 1970. p. 2. Retrieved March 18, 2026.