Motivational Speaker - Howie Long - Total Access Speakers Bureau

Howie Long, former Hall of Fame Defensive End for the Los Angeles Raiders, is currently best known for his position of in-studio analyst for the Emmy Award winning FOX NFL Sunday team.

Howie Long was twice chosen Defensive Lineman of the Year, and was elected to the Pro Bowl eight times, tying the Raiders' all-time record. Howie Long was voted Seagrams Defensive Player of the Year by the NFL coaches and general managers in 1985. He has also been named to the first team of the "All Decade Team of the 80's." In 1983, Howie Long helped lead the Raiders to their Super Bowl victory over the Washington Redskins. On July 29, 2000, Howie Long was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Howie became the third youngest player ever inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and is one of only seven defensive ends voted into the Hall.

A multi-talented performer, Howie Long launched his successful television and film career after playing 13 years in the NFL for the Los Angeles Raiders. Howie Long is widely known for his appearances on the big screen as well as the gridiron. Howie Long made his feature film debut in John Woo's 1996 box office hit Broken Arrow and has since starred in the 1998 Firestorm and TNT feature Dollar for the Dead. Howie Long was also featured in 3000 Miles to Graceland, alongside Kevin Costner and Kurt Russell.

Long's versatility has made him a sought-after host for television specials. Long hosted the 20th anniversary special for the re-release of the "Star Wars" trilogy. He also hosted the TBS special "War Games."

Long has been featured in numerous national commercials and advertising campaigns, including Radio Shack, Coors, Nike, Hanes and Campbell's Soup. Over the years, his football persona has been used on everything from clothing to toy figures to candy bars.

In addition to his professional duties, Long has consistently been active in charity work. In 2005, Long was named Man of the Year by the Walter Camp Foundation for his local and national contributions to charities. He is also a past recipient of the West Coast Father's Day Council "Father of the Year" award. He is currently the Honorary Chairman of his local Boys and Girls Club. Also in 2005, he became honorary chairman of "Andrew's Buddies," an organization that raises awareness and supports research to defeat spinal muscular atrophy. In honor of his grandmother, Howie has established a scholarship fund at Villanova University that benefits underprivileged students. He annually lends his time and talent to the United Way, the Mental Health Association, and the Tracey Biletnikoff Foundation. In spring of 2001 Howie and his wife, Diane, were chairmen of Child Abuse Prevention Month in Virginia. Long is also a member of the American Cancer Society's Public Awareness Council and he was the founding National Chairman for Athletes & Entertainers for Kids.

Tackling tough problems is what Howie Long is all about. Relying on his own experience and accomplishments on the gridiron, this NFL Hall of Fame defensive end shows audiences how to identify their goals and priorities, and, using persistence and a winning attitude, accomplish more than they ever thought possible. Howie Long's keen wit and insight make him an entertaining and highly sought after speaker. Howie Long's keen wit and insight make him an entertaining and highly sought after speaker.

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Tackle Your Challenges Head On: Meeting the daily challenges that life and work throw at you can be difficult. But NFL Hall of Famer Howie Long knows all too well that life�s difficult challenges can be me--and overcome. Relying on lessons he learned on the gridiron as one of the greatest defensive players in NFL history, Long shows audiences how they can meet adversity head-on and succeed. Committing to goals, identifying priorities, being persistent, and, most importantly, working hard are all values that Long embodied both on and off the field, and now he instills these values in others. After hearing Howie speak, you�ll come away with the energy, focus, drive and leadership tools you need to succeed in the game of life.

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