This is Philadelphia Eagles player Chris Long. He donated his entire season's income to charity....

[steve2470]

This is Philadelphia Eagles player Chris Long. He donated his entire season's income to charity, including his first 6 paychecks to Charlottesville Scholarship programs. Long also says he WILL NOT attend the WH to meet with Trump if the Eagles win the #SuperBowl #FlyEaglesFly

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Just an incredible thing to do, very touching.

[roscoeroscoe]

1. Chris Long is a bad ass

What do we really need to be happy? A house, a car or two, not too much really. Once you have these things, are you inspired to help others?

Chris Long is.

[sheshe2]

2. I have read about this.

Chris Long is a wonderful man. I am so happy for their win.

[benld74]

3. Long has always been a class act

When he was with the Rams he anchored the defense

Rams did not resign him when they moved to L.A.

Long got picked up by New England.

He did NOT go to the W.H. last year.

He declared his salary before the start of this season.

New England did not resign him

He got picked up by the Eagles

Back to back Super Bowl wins for Mr. Long!

[DinahMoeHum]

4. Back-to-back SB wins for LaGarrette Blount too. . .

. . .who also played for the Patriots.

I severely doubt he's going to the WH, too. He didn't last year.

[mountain grammy]

12. One of my favorite players...

glad he ended up with the Eagles. What a game!!!

[FailureToCommunicate]

9. How sweet is that for him, AND LeGarrette Blount!

[Moostache]

5. He did a ton of work for homeless shelters in St. Louis when here...

He is a great example of what fame and fortune SHOULD inspire people to do...help others and seek ways to make lives better instead of seeking ways to harm others for profit increases. A role model athlete and someone I was proud to have my son meet before the Rams left St. Louis. Congrats Chris, its great to see the good guys have their successful living rewarded.

[SaintLouisBlues]

10. Here's more on his St. Louis time:

Locally, Long has spent significant time and resources to help St. Patrick Center, a St. Louis non-profit that assists the homeless. Earlier this year, he joined fellow defensive end William Hayes to spend 24 hours on the streets of St. Louis as homeless men to help raise awareness.

In addition, Long has served the last four years as honorary chairman for Holiday Mail for Heroes, a partnership with the American Red Cross to provide holiday cards for veterans and active military members. Long has also supported #StartsWithUs, an effort that he helped launch last year to raise awareness about cyber bullying while encouraging the spread of kindness through social media.

With the Rams, Long has taken part in many community outreach programs, including military appreciation efforts, the United Way Kickoff for Charity Luncheon, Make-A-Wish Night of Wishes, Taste of the NFL, Urban League Thanksgiving Project and Coach Fisher’s Celebrity Softball Game. Long also purchases tickets to every home game and donates them to various charities and has partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri.

“To be honest, I enjoy doing good things off the field,’’ Long said. “The selfish part of me is that I enjoy it. I love helping other people. ... This game’s given me a lot, it’s given me a lot to give back and it’s given me a platform, so if I don’t use it, I feel like I’m shorting myself and I’m shorting everybody else.’’

http://www.stltoday.com/sports/football/professional/rams-long-nominated-for-payton-man-of-the-year-honor/article_67a06870-6d0c-599f-8e2c-6fa72cacccbb.html

[mainstreetonce]

6. No Eagles going to the White House,please.

Show him what Philly thinks of him.

[ffr]

7. Congrats to the Eagles. Their players seem well grounded individuals.

[House of Roberts]

8. OK

Every man must decide whether he will walk in the light of creative altruism or in the darkness of destructive selfishness. ~Martin Luther King, Jr.

[erronis]

16. Perfect quote from MLK for people like Chris Long and slime like donald-the-dump. N/T

[lindysalsagal]

11. Huge embarassment for a sitting potus: the superbowl winner's snub.

He gets nailed by musicians, actors, athletic celebrities.....

And still, his supporters can't see why?

[jaxind]

13. Serious Question

I seriously want to know what tRUMP has ever done for anyone else! This came up during the campaign, and I think it was one of his sons that said something like, "Well, he's hired so many people so he has given people jobs...that is something he has done for others." My reply would have been, "Yes, and again it comes back to himself. He needed to hire those people so his business could become bigger and he could make more money. Now, tell me one thing that tRUMP has done for someone else where he was not getting anything in return!"

[Sam McGee]

15. Short answer:

NOTHING.

Long answer:
NOT A GODDAM THING.

[BumRushDaShow]

17. That is why he is snubbed by the NY society blue bloods

as much as he tries to get them to like and accept him.

(Bloomberg - #8 on Forbes U.S. wealthiest list)

[druidity33]

20. He's never had a pet, either. K&R, nt.

[Dave Starsky]

21. Thank God for that.

I would hate for any animal to be in his "care". The only pet I would ever wish for him is a starving grizzly bear.

[bronxiteforever]

14. Chris Long is a complete class act.

[steve2470]

18. this was akin to sainthood that he did this....

I really hope he and his wife have done very serious planning for their financial future. Just incredibly generous and incredibly selfless.

[JDC]

19. Entire season's pay to charity. That is awesome

His dad is Howie Long right?

[CatWoman]

22. yep

he looks just like him

[Hortensis]

23. A Make America America Again warrior.

[YOHABLO]

24. So the NFL players are not all about the bling. Very refreshing to hear. What a hero.