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Terry Long was born on 21 July, 1959 in Columbia, South Carolina, U.S., is an American football player (1959–2005). Discover Terry Long's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 45 years old?

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Age 45 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 21 July, 1959
Birthday 21 July
Birthplace Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.
Date of death 7 June, 2005
Died Place Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Terry Long Height, Weight & Measurements

At 45 years old, Terry Long height is 1.8 m and Weight 123 kg.

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Height 1.8 m
Weight 123 kg
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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Terry Long Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Terry Long worth at the age of 45 years old? Terry Long’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from United States. We have estimated Terry Long's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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1959

Terry Luther Long (July 21, 1959 – June 7, 2005) was an American college and professional football player who was an offensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) for eight seasons during the 1980s and early 1990s.

He played college football for East Carolina University, and thereafter he played professionally for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Long was born in Columbia, South Carolina, to Levane Pickney and Robert Luther Long.

1977

He attended Eau Claire High School and graduated in 1977.

One of his early jobs at the age of 14, he worked as a brick layer.

After high school, Terry enlisted in the U.S. Army, and played football while stationed at Fort Bragg.

Long was recruited from the military to play football for Columbia Junior College.

While there, he studied for his degree in Business Administration.

He'd later transfer to East Carolina, play football for that program, while still pursuing his degree.

He was a four-year starter for the Pirates, and earned his degree.

1980

Long attended East Carolina University, where he played for the East Carolina Pirates football team from 1980 to 1983.

1983

He was recognized as a consensus first-team All-American in 1983.

While at college, Long was a four-year starter.

In 1983, to prove his strength to NFL teams, Long competed in a powerlifting meet for the first and only time and totalled an incredible 2149.3 pounds, including a near-world record 865.3 pound deadlift; this was more than anyone lifted in that year's Powerlifting World Championships.

1984

The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Long in the fourth round (111th pick overall) of the 1984 NFL Draft, and he played for the Steelers from 1984 to 1991.

During his eight NFL seasons, he played in 105 games, and started 89 of them.

Long recorded three fumble recoveries and even returned a kick off during a game in 1984.

As a rookie in 1984, Long started seven games, as the Steelers finished 9–7, winning the AFC Central, despite an unstable quarterback situation, with former first round selection Mark Malone and former Dolphins starter David Woodley splitting the starting duties.

The next season the Steelers dipped to 7–9, and the quarterback situation did not improve, as both Malone and Woodley struggled, leading to second year pro Scott Campbell getting two starts at quarterback.

That year Long played in 15 games and started 14 of them.

1986

In 1986, Long started all 16 games, but the Steelers were not winners on the field, falling to a record of 6–10.

Malone continued to struggle and so did rookie Bubby Brister.

Despite the ineffective quarterback play, Long had one of his best seasons.

1987

Long did not cross the picket line in 1987 when the players went on strike.

1989

In 1989, he only started in nine games, though he'd start in all 16 the following season.

1991

In 1991, his final season, he only started three games and dressed for eight.

In the days leading up to his death, Long was facing a plethora of legal issues.

Long had already had troubles with the law after the July 1991 incident that occurred after Steelers coach Chuck Noll informed Long that he was being suspended by the NFL for failing a test for steroids; during the conversation, Long brandished a gun.

He had previously attempted suicide in 1991, after testing positive for the NFL's steroid test.

Long was buried at the Swansea Methodist Church Cemetery in Swansea, South Carolina.

One week before he died, Long approached the minister of his church, and asked if he could speak to the church goers about his legal issues that were about to make headlines.

2003

The fire occurred the same day he filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection in 2003.

Though investigators quickly figured out the fire was set intentionally, it took further investigation to learn of the financial reasons behind the fire.

In addition to the charges stemming from the fire, Long also faced charges regarding loans he had received from the state that were supposed to be used to purchase processing equipment for his company.

On top of the charges he was facing, his home was also in foreclosure proceedings.

2005

Long had been indicted in March 2005 for arson and fraud charges from a fire that destroyed his chicken processing business.

Long died on June 7, 2005.

It was determined that he had consumed a full gallon of antifreeze, which was ruled a suicide.

An autopsy by neuropathologist Bennet Omalu revealed that Long had CTE, a degenerative disease caused by repeated hits to the head during his football career.

Long is one of at least 345 NFL players to be diagnosed after death with this disease.