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Howie Long was selected in the 2nd round of the 1981 NFL Draft out of Villanova. He played in 179 games with 151 starts and recorded 84 sacks, two interceptions and 10 fumble recoveries. Long was a key member of the Raiders 1983 Super Bowl championship team. He was selected to play in eight Pro Bowls and named 1st Team All-Pro twice.

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Howie Long was selected in the 2nd round of the 1981 NFL Draft out of Villanova. He played in 179 games with 151 starts and recorded 84 sacks, two interceptions and 10 fumble recoveries. Long was a key member of the Raiders 1983 Super Bowl championship team. He was selected to play in eight Pro Bowls and named 1st Team All-Pro twice.

Las Vegas Raiders

Howie Long was selected in the 2nd round of the 1981 NFL Draft out of Villanova. He played in 179 games with 151 starts and recorded 84 sacks, two interceptions and 10 fumble recoveries. Long was a key member of the Raiders 1983 Super Bowl championship team. He was selected to play in eight Pro Bowls and named 1st Team All-Pro twice.

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Howie Long was selected in the 2nd round of the 1981 NFL Draft out of Villanova. He played in 179 games with 151 starts and recorded 84 sacks, two interceptions and 10 fumble recoveries. Long was a key member of the Raiders 1983 Super Bowl championship team. He was selected to play in eight Pro Bowls and named 1st Team All-Pro twice.

Las Vegas Raiders

Howie Long was selected in the 2nd round of the 1981 NFL Draft out of Villanova. He played in 179 games with 151 starts and recorded 84 sacks, two interceptions and 10 fumble recoveries. Long was a key member of the Raiders 1983 Super Bowl championship team. He was selected to play in eight Pro Bowls and named 1st Team All-Pro twice.

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Howie Long was selected in the 2nd round of the 1981 NFL Draft out of Villanova. He played in 179 games with 151 starts and recorded 84 sacks, two interceptions and 10 fumble recoveries. Long was a key member of the Raiders 1983 Super Bowl championship team. He was selected to play in eight Pro Bowls and named 1st Team All-Pro twice.

Las Vegas Raiders

Howie Long was selected in the 2nd round of the 1981 NFL Draft out of Villanova. He played in 179 games with 151 starts and recorded 84 sacks, two interceptions and 10 fumble recoveries. Long was a key member of the Raiders 1983 Super Bowl championship team. He was selected to play in eight Pro Bowls and named 1st Team All-Pro twice.

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Howie Long was selected in the 2nd round of the 1981 NFL Draft out of Villanova. He played in 179 games with 151 starts and recorded 84 sacks, two interceptions and 10 fumble recoveries. Long was a key member of the Raiders 1983 Super Bowl championship team. He was selected to play in eight Pro Bowls and named 1st Team All-Pro twice.

Las Vegas Raiders

Howie Long was selected in the 2nd round of the 1981 NFL Draft out of Villanova. He played in 179 games with 151 starts and recorded 84 sacks, two interceptions and 10 fumble recoveries. Long was a key member of the Raiders 1983 Super Bowl championship team. He was selected to play in eight Pro Bowls and named 1st Team All-Pro twice.

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Howie Long was selected in the 2nd round of the 1981 NFL Draft out of Villanova. He played in 179 games with 151 starts and recorded 84 sacks, two interceptions and 10 fumble recoveries. Long was a key member of the Raiders 1983 Super Bowl championship team. He was selected to play in eight Pro Bowls and named 1st Team All-Pro twice.

Las Vegas Raiders

Howie Long was selected in the 2nd round of the 1981 NFL Draft out of Villanova. He played in 179 games with 151 starts and recorded 84 sacks, two interceptions and 10 fumble recoveries. Long was a key member of the Raiders 1983 Super Bowl championship team. He was selected to play in eight Pro Bowls and named 1st Team All-Pro twice.

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Howie Long was selected in the 2nd round of the 1981 NFL Draft out of Villanova. He played in 179 games with 151 starts and recorded 84 sacks, two interceptions and 10 fumble recoveries. Long was a key member of the Raiders 1983 Super Bowl championship team. He was selected to play in eight Pro Bowls and named 1st Team All-Pro twice.

Las Vegas Raiders

Howie Long was selected in the 2nd round of the 1981 NFL Draft out of Villanova. He played in 179 games with 151 starts and recorded 84 sacks, two interceptions and 10 fumble recoveries. Long was a key member of the Raiders 1983 Super Bowl championship team. He was selected to play in eight Pro Bowls and named 1st Team All-Pro twice.

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Howie Long was selected in the 2nd round of the 1981 NFL Draft out of Villanova. He played in 179 games with 151 starts and recorded 84 sacks, two interceptions and 10 fumble recoveries. Long was a key member of the Raiders 1983 Super Bowl championship team. He was selected to play in eight Pro Bowls and named 1st Team All-Pro twice.

Las Vegas Raiders

Howie Long was selected in the 2nd round of the 1981 NFL Draft out of Villanova. He played in 179 games with 151 starts and recorded 84 sacks, two interceptions and 10 fumble recoveries. Long was a key member of the Raiders 1983 Super Bowl championship team. He was selected to play in eight Pro Bowls and named 1st Team All-Pro twice.

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Howie Long was selected in the 2nd round of the 1981 NFL Draft out of Villanova. He played in 179 games with 151 starts and recorded 84 sacks, two interceptions and 10 fumble recoveries. Long was a key member of the Raiders 1983 Super Bowl championship team. He was selected to play in eight Pro Bowls and named 1st Team All-Pro twice.

Las Vegas Raiders

Howie Long was selected in the 2nd round of the 1981 NFL Draft out of Villanova. He played in 179 games with 151 starts and recorded 84 sacks, two interceptions and 10 fumble recoveries. Long was a key member of the Raiders 1983 Super Bowl championship team. He was selected to play in eight Pro Bowls and named 1st Team All-Pro twice.

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Howie Long was selected in the 2nd round of the 1981 NFL Draft out of Villanova. He played in 179 games with 151 starts and recorded 84 sacks, two interceptions and 10 fumble recoveries. Long was a key member of the Raiders 1983 Super Bowl championship team. He was selected to play in eight Pro Bowls and named 1st Team All-Pro twice.

Las Vegas Raiders

Howie Long was selected in the 2nd round of the 1981 NFL Draft out of Villanova. He played in 179 games with 151 starts and recorded 84 sacks, two interceptions and 10 fumble recoveries. Long was a key member of the Raiders 1983 Super Bowl championship team. He was selected to play in eight Pro Bowls and named 1st Team All-Pro twice.

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Howie Long was selected in the 2nd round of the 1981 NFL Draft out of Villanova. He played in 179 games with 151 starts and recorded 84 sacks, two interceptions and 10 fumble recoveries. Long was a key member of the Raiders 1983 Super Bowl championship team. He was selected to play in eight Pro Bowls and named 1st Team All-Pro twice.

Las Vegas Raiders

Howie Long was selected in the 2nd round of the 1981 NFL Draft out of Villanova. He played in 179 games with 151 starts and recorded 84 sacks, two interceptions and 10 fumble recoveries. Long was a key member of the Raiders 1983 Super Bowl championship team. He was selected to play in eight Pro Bowls and named 1st Team All-Pro twice.

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Howie Long was selected in the 2nd round of the 1981 NFL Draft out of Villanova. He played in 179 games with 151 starts and recorded 84 sacks, two interceptions and 10 fumble recoveries. Long was a key member of the Raiders 1983 Super Bowl championship team. He was selected to play in eight Pro Bowls and named 1st Team All-Pro twice.

Las Vegas Raiders

Howie Long was selected in the 2nd round of the 1981 NFL Draft out of Villanova. He played in 179 games with 151 starts and recorded 84 sacks, two interceptions and 10 fumble recoveries. Long was a key member of the Raiders 1983 Super Bowl championship team. He was selected to play in eight Pro Bowls and named 1st Team All-Pro twice.

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Howie Long was selected in the 2nd round of the 1981 NFL Draft out of Villanova. He played in 179 games with 151 starts and recorded 84 sacks, two interceptions and 10 fumble recoveries. Long was a key member of the Raiders 1983 Super Bowl championship team. He was selected to play in eight Pro Bowls and named 1st Team All-Pro twice.

Las Vegas Raiders

Howie Long was selected in the 2nd round of the 1981 NFL Draft out of Villanova. He played in 179 games with 151 starts and recorded 84 sacks, two interceptions and 10 fumble recoveries. Long was a key member of the Raiders 1983 Super Bowl championship team. He was selected to play in eight Pro Bowls and named 1st Team All-Pro twice.

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Howie Long was selected in the 2nd round of the 1981 NFL Draft out of Villanova. He played in 179 games with 151 starts and recorded 84 sacks, two interceptions and 10 fumble recoveries. Long was a key member of the Raiders 1983 Super Bowl championship team. He was selected to play in eight Pro Bowls and named 1st Team All-Pro twice.

Las Vegas Raiders

Howie Long was selected in the 2nd round of the 1981 NFL Draft out of Villanova. He played in 179 games with 151 starts and recorded 84 sacks, two interceptions and 10 fumble recoveries. Long was a key member of the Raiders 1983 Super Bowl championship team. He was selected to play in eight Pro Bowls and named 1st Team All-Pro twice.

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Howie Long was selected in the 2nd round of the 1981 NFL Draft out of Villanova. He played in 179 games with 151 starts and recorded 84 sacks, two interceptions and 10 fumble recoveries. Long was a key member of the Raiders 1983 Super Bowl championship team. He was selected to play in eight Pro Bowls and named 1st Team All-Pro twice.

Las Vegas Raiders

Howie Long was selected in the 2nd round of the 1981 NFL Draft out of Villanova. He played in 179 games with 151 starts and recorded 84 sacks, two interceptions and 10 fumble recoveries. Long was a key member of the Raiders 1983 Super Bowl championship team. He was selected to play in eight Pro Bowls and named 1st Team All-Pro twice.

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Howie Long was selected in the 2nd round of the 1981 NFL Draft out of Villanova. He played in 179 games with 151 starts and recorded 84 sacks, two interceptions and 10 fumble recoveries. Long was a key member of the Raiders 1983 Super Bowl championship team. He was selected to play in eight Pro Bowls and named 1st Team All-Pro twice.

Las Vegas Raiders

Howie Long was selected in the 2nd round of the 1981 NFL Draft out of Villanova. He played in 179 games with 151 starts and recorded 84 sacks, two interceptions and 10 fumble recoveries. Long was a key member of the Raiders 1983 Super Bowl championship team. He was selected to play in eight Pro Bowls and named 1st Team All-Pro twice.

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Howie Long was selected in the 2nd round of the 1981 NFL Draft out of Villanova. He played in 179 games with 151 starts and recorded 84 sacks, two interceptions and 10 fumble recoveries. Long was a key member of the Raiders 1983 Super Bowl championship team. He was selected to play in eight Pro Bowls and named 1st Team All-Pro twice.

Las Vegas Raiders

Howie Long was selected in the 2nd round of the 1981 NFL Draft out of Villanova. He played in 179 games with 151 starts and recorded 84 sacks, two interceptions and 10 fumble recoveries. Long was a key member of the Raiders 1983 Super Bowl championship team. He was selected to play in eight Pro Bowls and named 1st Team All-Pro twice.

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Howie Long was selected in the 2nd round of the 1981 NFL Draft out of Villanova. He played in 179 games with 151 starts and recorded 84 sacks, two interceptions and 10 fumble recoveries. Long was a key member of the Raiders 1983 Super Bowl championship team. He was selected to play in eight Pro Bowls and named 1st Team All-Pro twice.

Las Vegas Raiders

Howie Long was selected in the 2nd round of the 1981 NFL Draft out of Villanova. He played in 179 games with 151 starts and recorded 84 sacks, two interceptions and 10 fumble recoveries. Long was a key member of the Raiders 1983 Super Bowl championship team. He was selected to play in eight Pro Bowls and named 1st Team All-Pro twice.

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Howie Long was selected in the 2nd round of the 1981 NFL Draft out of Villanova. He played in 179 games with 151 starts and recorded 84 sacks, two interceptions and 10 fumble recoveries. Long was a key member of the Raiders 1983 Super Bowl championship team. He was selected to play in eight Pro Bowls and named 1st Team All-Pro twice.

Las Vegas Raiders

Howie Long was selected in the 2nd round of the 1981 NFL Draft out of Villanova. He played in 179 games with 151 starts and recorded 84 sacks, two interceptions and 10 fumble recoveries. Long was a key member of the Raiders 1983 Super Bowl championship team. He was selected to play in eight Pro Bowls and named 1st Team All-Pro twice.

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Howie Long was selected in the 2nd round of the 1981 NFL Draft out of Villanova. He played in 179 games with 151 starts and recorded 84 sacks, two interceptions and 10 fumble recoveries. Long was a key member of the Raiders 1983 Super Bowl championship team. He was selected to play in eight Pro Bowls and named 1st Team All-Pro twice.

Las Vegas Raiders

Howie Long was selected in the 2nd round of the 1981 NFL Draft out of Villanova. He played in 179 games with 151 starts and recorded 84 sacks, two interceptions and 10 fumble recoveries. Long was a key member of the Raiders 1983 Super Bowl championship team. He was selected to play in eight Pro Bowls and named 1st Team All-Pro twice.

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Howie Long was selected in the 2nd round of the 1981 NFL Draft out of Villanova. He played in 179 games with 151 starts and recorded 84 sacks, two interceptions and 10 fumble recoveries. Long was a key member of the Raiders 1983 Super Bowl championship team. He was selected to play in eight Pro Bowls and named 1st Team All-Pro twice.

Las Vegas Raiders

Howie Long was selected in the 2nd round of the 1981 NFL Draft out of Villanova. He played in 179 games with 151 starts and recorded 84 sacks, two interceptions and 10 fumble recoveries. Long was a key member of the Raiders 1983 Super Bowl championship team. He was selected to play in eight Pro Bowls and named 1st Team All-Pro twice.

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Howie Long was selected in the 2nd round of the 1981 NFL Draft out of Villanova. He played in 179 games with 151 starts and recorded 84 sacks, two interceptions and 10 fumble recoveries. Long was a key member of the Raiders 1983 Super Bowl championship team. He was selected to play in eight Pro Bowls and named 1st Team All-Pro twice.

Las Vegas Raiders

Howie Long was selected in the 2nd round of the 1981 NFL Draft out of Villanova. He played in 179 games with 151 starts and recorded 84 sacks, two interceptions and 10 fumble recoveries. Long was a key member of the Raiders 1983 Super Bowl championship team. He was selected to play in eight Pro Bowls and named 1st Team All-Pro twice.

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Howie Long was selected in the 2nd round of the 1981 NFL Draft out of Villanova. He played in 179 games with 151 starts and recorded 84 sacks, two interceptions and 10 fumble recoveries. Long was a key member of the Raiders 1983 Super Bowl championship team. He was selected to play in eight Pro Bowls and named 1st Team All-Pro twice.

Las Vegas Raiders

Howie Long was selected in the 2nd round of the 1981 NFL Draft out of Villanova. He played in 179 games with 151 starts and recorded 84 sacks, two interceptions and 10 fumble recoveries. Long was a key member of the Raiders 1983 Super Bowl championship team. He was selected to play in eight Pro Bowls and named 1st Team All-Pro twice.

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Howie Long was selected in the 2nd round of the 1981 NFL Draft out of Villanova. He played in 179 games with 151 starts and recorded 84 sacks, two interceptions and 10 fumble recoveries. Long was a key member of the Raiders 1983 Super Bowl championship team. He was selected to play in eight Pro Bowls and named 1st Team All-Pro twice.

Las Vegas Raiders

Howie Long was selected in the 2nd round of the 1981 NFL Draft out of Villanova. He played in 179 games with 151 starts and recorded 84 sacks, two interceptions and 10 fumble recoveries. Long was a key member of the Raiders 1983 Super Bowl championship team. He was selected to play in eight Pro Bowls and named 1st Team All-Pro twice.

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Howie Long was selected in the 2nd round of the 1981 NFL Draft out of Villanova. He played in 179 games with 151 starts and recorded 84 sacks, two interceptions and 10 fumble recoveries. Long was a key member of the Raiders 1983 Super Bowl championship team. He was selected to play in eight Pro Bowls and named 1st Team All-Pro twice.

Las Vegas Raiders

Howie Long was selected in the 2nd round of the 1981 NFL Draft out of Villanova. He played in 179 games with 151 starts and recorded 84 sacks, two interceptions and 10 fumble recoveries. Long was a key member of the Raiders 1983 Super Bowl championship team. He was selected to play in eight Pro Bowls and named 1st Team All-Pro twice.

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Howie Long was selected in the 2nd round of the 1981 NFL Draft out of Villanova. He played in 179 games with 151 starts and recorded 84 sacks, two interceptions and 10 fumble recoveries. Long was a key member of the Raiders 1983 Super Bowl championship team. He was selected to play in eight Pro Bowls and named 1st Team All-Pro twice.

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