Howie Long Bio | Wiki
Howie Long is a famous former American football defensive end, actor, and sports analyst. He spent 13 game seasons playing with the Raiders. He was first drafted during the 1981 NFL Draft by Los Angeles Raiders. Howie is an eighth Pro Bowl and three first-team All-Pro selections. He is serving as a studio analyst at FOX Network along with co-host Terry Bradshaw. Further, he writes a column for Foxsports.com and hosts an annual award show on Fox, Howie Long’s Tough Guys.
Howie Long Age
He was born on January 6, 1960, in Somerville, Massachusetts, in the United States of America. Howie is 64 years old.
Howie Long Height
He is a man of tall stature. Howie stands at a height of 6 ft 5 in ( Approx 1.96 m).
Howie Long Family
He was born to his hardworking and supportive parents in Somerville, Massachusetts, in the United States. Long grew up under the care of his uncles and maternal grandmother in Charlestown, Boston.
Howie Long Wife
He was hitched to his gorgeous wife Diane Addonizio in 1982. The two first met when Howie was a freshman at Villanova. They are proud parents of three all-grown sons Chris, Kyle, and Howie Jr.
Howie Long Sons | Kids
Long is a proud father of three sons Chris, firstborn and retired defensive end for the New England Patriots, St. Louis Rams, and Philadelphia Eagles. He was drafted second overall in the 2008 NFL Draft. His secondborn is Kyle a guard currently playing for the Kansas City Chiefs. He was drafted in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears. HowieJr. is the third son who serves as player personnel for the Raiders.
Howie Long Education
He received his high school diploma from Milford High School, where he was an all-around athlete. in playing football, basketball, and track. He also had records in short put and discus. Long joined Villanova University and played college football. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Communication. In 1980 he was named the MVP and played for Blue-Gray Football Classic. Further, he boxed at Villanova and was the Northern Collegiate Heavyweight Boxing Champion.
Howie Long Raiders
He was first drafted during the 1981 NFL Draft by Los Angeles Raiders. Howie played for the team for 13 game seasons playing on the defensive end. He received eight Pro Bowl selections and in 1983, 1984, and 1985 he was a first-team All-Pro. Moreover, in 1994, he was named to the 10th Anniversary All-Madden team. In 1985 he was voted the NFL Alumni Defensive Lineman of the Year and also the NFLPA AFC Defensive Lineman of the Year.
Long was a fourth consecutive Pro Bowl in 1986 and helped the Raiders record 63 sacks. Further, he won the Super Bowl XVIII title as the left defensive end with the Raiders in the 1983 season. Long retired in 1993 as the last player still with the team who had been a Raider before the franchise moved to Los Angeles.
Howie Long FOX Sports
After his retirement, he appeared in action films including Firestorm in 1998 as a star and Broken Arrow. Also, he appeared on 3000 Miles to Graceland and That Thing You Do! He also had several commercials and tv shows cameo appearances. Apart from acting, he joined FOX Network as a studio analyst along with co-host Terry Bradshaw. Further, he writes a column for Foxsports.com and hosts an annual award show on Fox, Long’s Tough Guys. In addition, was inducted into the NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame in April 2019.
Some of Howie’s colleagues at Fox Sports include:
Dave Wannstedt – Sports Analyst
Spencer Tillman – College Football Analyst
Laura Okmin – Sideline Reporter
Melissa Rohlin – NBA Reporter
Mike Joy – lap-by-lap Voice
John Laguna – Sportscaster
Howie Long Salary
He receives decent pay working as a studio analyst and also writes a column for Foxsports.com. Howie’s salary is $92,240 annually.
Howie Long Net Worth
Through his professional MLB career of 11 seasons, he has managed to gather decent possession and also from his work at Fox Sports and acting roles. Long’s estimated net worth is $2 Million.
Who Is Howie Long
He is a famous former American football defensive end, actor, and sports analyst. Long spent 13 game seasons playing with the Raiders. He was first drafted during the 1981 NFL Draft by Los Angeles Raiders. Long serves as a studio analyst and also writes a column for Foxsports.com. Further, he also hosts an annual award show on Fox, Long’s Tough Guys.
How Old Is Howie Long
He is 62 years old born on January 6, 1960, in Somerville, Massachusetts, in the USA.