The Villanova University alumnus and longtime Oakland and Los Angeles Raider, Howie Long, is the best professional athlete to ever wear the jersey number 75. Howie, who was drafted in the second round of the 1981 NFL draft, went on to an illustrious career as a defensive end with the Raiders, spanning the years 1981 to 1993.
Howie was selected to eight Pro Bowls, four All-AFC teams and was named an All-Pro in 1983, 1984 and 1985. According to profootballhof.com, Howie had a career mark of 84 sacks which does not include 7.5 sacks made in 1981 because it was not an official statistic at that time.
Long was named the 1985 co-NFL defensive player of the year. He is also a member of the NFL's 1980s all-decade team. As a young member of the Raiders, Howie helped the team capture the Super Bowl title during the 1983 season with a 38-9 victory of the Washington Redskins.
Did you know.....Howie had five sacks in one game in 1983?
(image courtesy of profootballhof.com)
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