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Charlie Long

Charles Long 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.

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Charlie Long
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PositionsOffensive tackle,
Guard
Personal information
Born(1938-04-06)April 6, 1938
Fyffe, Alabama, U.S.
DiedDecember 16, 1989(1989-12-16) (aged 51)
Framingham, Massachusetts, U.S.
Career information
CollegeChattanooga
AFL draft1961: 8th round, 59th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career statistics
Games played124
Games started96
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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.234

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References

References

  1. "Charles Long". DeKalb County Sports Hall of Fame. November 24, 2023. Retrieved March 18, 2026.
  2. "Charles Long (1987) - Hall of Fame". University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Athletics. Retrieved March 18, 2026.
  3. "Charlie Long - 1960 - Football". University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Athletics. Retrieved March 18, 2026.
  4. "Retired AFL Lineman Honored by Boston". Daily Progress. November 16, 1970. p. 2. Retrieved March 18, 2026.