Former Rams DE Chris Long throws first pitch at St. Louis Cardinals game

Former Rams defensive end and philanthropist Chris Long returned to St. Louis to throw out the first pitch at the Cardinals game on Thursday.

While the Cardinals played the Padres, Long was interviewed about his time in St. Louis and he only had positive things to say about the city.

Long was in town as his foundation is setting up a new initiative to combat education inequality.

The second overall pick in 2008, Long played eight years with the franchise. Since retiring, Long has engaged in multiple philanthropic efforts and now he’s giving back to the place he once called home.