Howie Long wife Diane Addonizio: Wiki-Bio, age, kids, career, facts.

Diane Addonizio raised a family of champions. From helping her husband overcome issues with self-confidence to teaching her sons how to conquer the NFL, Diane has always been at the forefront of the long family. But while her husband and sons went off to the fields to make a name for themselves, Diane took a back seat. She gave up a promising career as a lawyer to nurture her family and make sure that they got to places. That is just one of the reasons why Diane and Howie Long have enjoyed over 37 years of blissfulness. In this article, we will take a closer look at the wiki-bio of Diane Addonizio.

Diane Addonizio is an American lawyer, a businesswoman, and the wife of Howie Long, a former NFL player and a sports analyst. She follows Christianity. On the physical side of things, she has a stature of around 5 feet 5 inches embodying an inverted triangle body shape, brown eyes, and dark brown hair.

Early Life:

Diane Addonizio was born in Red Bank, New Jersey in 1962. Little is known about Diane’s early life, and details about her parents and siblings have never been revealed to the media. Born and raised in Red Bank, graduated from a local high school before setting off to Villanova University. She graduated from Villanova with a degree in classical studies. Following her interests in the legal side of things, Diane continued her higher education at the University Of Southern California School Of Law.

Professional Career:

Diane’s career as a lawyer was short-lived as she took a step back to take care of her family. Following her graduation, Diane started working at Pennthe workforce as an attorney. After a short stint, Diane left the company and decided to try her hands at the business. At this point in her career, Diane had already met Howie and the pair were almost inseparable. Following her marriage, Diane tried her hands at a couple of things but couldn’t make it out. Content with her work life, Diane decided to take an indefinite hiatus. She was seen in the new light as an author in 2000 when she wrote and released the book “He’s Just My Dad!”. The book featured the athletes in their most important role ‘Dad’. Due to her associations with Howie, Diane also worked in the NFL Head UP Football Advisory Committee.

Marriage and Personal Life:

Diane and Howie Long met during their time at Villanova University. Howie was one year her senior and invited Diane to watch a game of NFL with him. The first date took place at Howie’s dorm room and as Diane puts it, she had never seen someone so big and so handsome.

“Attractive, the boy was attractive. I’d never met anyone that big who was that good-looking. He was always like a volcano about to erupt, always driven. Everywhere we went, he thought people were staring at him.”

The pair got engaged following Diane’s graduation and decided to tie the knot on 27th June 1982 in a private ceremony. Since then, Diane has acted as a springboard to help Howie succeed in every way.

Children:

In their 38 years of togetherness, Diane and Howie gave birth to three baby boys, all of whom have gone on to make a name for themselves in the NFL. The eldest of the lot, Chris Long was born in 1985 and played in the National Football League for 11 seasons, primarily with the St. Louis Rams. Their second son, Kyle Howard Long, was born in 1988 and followed his father in football. He saw out his professional career with the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. The youngest of the lot Howard Long Jr. was born in 1990 and currently works as player personnel for the Raiders.

A quick write on Howie Long:

Howie Long is a retired American football defensive end who played for the Los Angeles Raiders from 1981 to 1993. He was born on January 6, 1960, in Charlestown, Massachusetts.

Long attended Villanova University, where he played college football as a defensive end. He was selected by the Los Angeles Raiders in the second round of the 1981 NFL Draft and went on to have a successful career with the team.

During his 13-year career with the Raiders, Long was named to eight Pro Bowls and was a three-time First-Team All-Pro selection. He also helped lead the team to a Super Bowl victory in 1984.

After retiring from football in 1993, Long became a football analyst for FOX Sports and has been a part of the network’s NFL coverage ever since. He has also appeared in several movies and television shows, including “Broken Arrow,” “3000 Miles to Graceland,” and “Firestorm.” As of now, Howie Long has a net worth of $16 Million.

Off the field, Long has been involved in various charitable causes, including the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Public Appeareances:

Diane Addonizio and her husband Howie Long are a well-known couple in the world of sports. They have made several public appearances together, such as attending award shows, charity events, and movie premieres. Some examples of their public appearances are:

• In 2000, they attended the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Canton, Ohio, where Howie was honored for his career as a defensive end for the Raiders.
• In 2003, they attended the premiere of Broken Arrow, a movie starring Howie and John Travolta, in Los Angeles, California.
• In 2012, they attended the 2nd Annual NFL Honors at the Murat Theatre in Indianapolis, Indiana, where Howie presented an award to his son Chris Long for his community service.
• In 2017, they attended Super Bowl LI in Houston, Texas, where they watched their son Chris Long win his first championship ring with the New England Patriots.
• In 2018, they attended the premiere of The Many Saints of Newark, a movie starring Howie and Michael Gandolfini, in New York City.

Diane Addonizio Wiki/Bio Facts:

Birth Name	Diane Addonizio
Other Name	Diane Addonizio Long
Birthdate	1962
Age	About 61 years old
Birthplace	Red Bank, New Jersey, United States
Parents	N/A
Nationality	American
Religion	Christianity
Gender	Female
Sexuality	Straight
Education	University Of Southern California School Of Law, Villanova University
Profession	Lawyer, Businesswoman
Relationship Status	Committed
Marital Status	Married
Spouse/Partner	Howie Long (m. 1982)
Children	Howard Long Jr., Kyle Long, Chris Long
Eye Color	Brown
Natural Hair Color	Dark Brown
Height	5 feet 5 inches (around)
Social Media	Private