Howie Long played college football at Villanova University and was drafted in the second round of the 1981 NFL Draft by the Oakland Raiders, where he would play 13 seasons.
Long was a fearsome force on the Raiders defensive line. Long's signature defensive move was the "rip," which employed a quick, uppercut-like motion designed to break an opposing blocker's grip. He wore jersey number 75, which was retired by the Raiders.
Long utilized his quickness and strength to earn eight Pro Bowl selections. Long collected 84 sacks during his career. He retired in 1993. After his retirement, he made numerous cameo appearances on TV shows and commercials. He was a spokesman for Radio Shack, making commercials with actress Teri Hatcher.
