Robert Albert Long (April 9, 1922 – August 2, 1961) was an American professional football halfback who spent one season in the

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(NFL) with the

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in 1947. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 28th round of the 1946 NFL Draft. Long died on August 2, 1961, at the age of 39.

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1922 births 1961 deaths Players of American football from Tennessee American football halfbacks Tennessee Volunteers football players Boston Yanks players University of Tennessee alumni People from Trenton, Tennessee {{runningback-1920s-stub