Tom Longo

Q: When did Tom Longo die?

Tom Longo died on July 2, 2015.

Q: How old was Tom Longo when they died?

Tom Longo was 73 years old at the time of death.

Q: What was Tom Longo's cause of death?

The cause of death of Tom Longo was mesothelioma.

Thomas Victor Longo (February 21, 1942 – July 2, 2015) was an American professional football defensive back who played three seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the New York Giants and St. Louis Cardinals. He was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourteenth round of the 1965 NFL draft. He was also selected by the Oakland Raiders in the eleventh round of the 1965 AFL Redshirt Draft. Longo played college football at the University of Notre Dame.

Early life and college

Thomas Victor Longo was born on February 21, 1942, in Lyndhurst, New Jersey. He attended Lyndhurst High School.

Longo first played quarterback, then running back and defensive back for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

Professional career

Longo was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 14th round with the 188th pick in the 1965 NFL draft. He was also selected by the Oakland Raiders in the eleventh round of the 1965 AFL Redshirt Draft. Longo played in 27 games, starting fourteen, for the New York Giants from 1969 to 1970. He played in two games for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1971.