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NFL Great Gene Upshaw Dies
August 21st, 2008He was the controversial leader of the players’ union
Gene Upshaw, an 11-time All-Pro NFL lineman and the executive director of the NFL players’ union, has died of complications from pancreatic cancer, The Associated Press reports. He was 63. A longtime on-the-field force for the Oakland Raiders and Los Angeles Raiders, Upshaw was also the longest-tenured labor leader in sports. But it was in the latter job that drew the most criticism, as many players often contended that Upshaw was not as effective as he could have been in fighting for the rights of players, particularly those of older players, who had sacrificed their knees, necks and neglected families for the sake of the league. Critics noted that many of those older players have suffered life-altering ailments from their football days, a time before lucrative salaries and pensions, and should be better compensated. Upshaw was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1987. He is survived by his wife, Terri, and sons, Justin, Daniel and Eugene Jr. Click to send condolences.
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My condolences first go out to the Upshaw family. Mr Upshaw was one of the greatest offensive lineman that has suited up. He and Art Shell together were the BEST guard and tackle tandem in pro football history. And me being from Pittsburgh and a diehard Steeler fan I witnessed great battles with the Raiders in the 1970″s. And believe me, mr Upshaw and mr Shell were true warriors. That is how I will remember Gene Upshaw.
God bless the family in their time of mourning
JUST WANT TO SEND MY CONDOLENCES OUT 2 THE SHAW FAMILY… MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.. NFL HAVE JUST LOST ANOTHER GREAT PERSON.. MR GENE YOU WILL BE MISS..
We have lost a true giant. My condolences go out to his family and friends. Rest in Peace my brother.
Wow. First Bernie Mac, and then Isaac Hayes…….and now Gene Upshaw. The Lord has brought three good into heaven. May God continue to bless these families and friends of these great men.
On behalf of the NFLPA/Metro-Atlanta Chapter, we offer our deepest condolences to a true pioneer that was greatly misunderstood. I am greatful that I got a chance to know you, and serve under you Gene. God bless you family.
Regards, Keith Ponder
The “NATION” mourns….
that is real messed…he was one of the greatest football players that ever played the game he would be truly missed….
My condolences and my god bless you family.
Rest in peace Mr Gene Upshw.
God bless him, fought for the players rights! God go with you, our Brother! Rest in Peace!
MR. UPSHAW WAS A LEGEND OF THE GAME. GOD SUBLIMINALLY NOTIFIES US OF WHEN HE WILL BE PICKING US UP. ITS USUALLY AROUND THE TIME HE DROPPED US OFF.
PLEASE HELP WATCH OVER ME AND MINES MR. UPSHAW.
PEACE
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MY CONDOLENCES TO UPSHAW FAMILY! I KNEW GENE UPSHAW WHEN HE PLAYED FOR THE RAIDERS. NOW HE PLAYS FOR THE BEST TEAM KNOWN TO MAN - THE LORDS TEAM!
May the family find peace and solice in the Lord because He is a COMFORTER. RIP Upshaw
My condolences go out to the Upshaw family but for the masses watching are you noticing all the famous deaths that are happening? People dont just die, GOD calls you home and just like many of you who know when a higher power calls you home it is either for a good or BAD reason, I am not stating which was his reason but try to understand what times we are in, whether you want to believe or not, notice how many of these celebrities are in key parts of our so called famous society.
My sincere condolences go out to the family of Mr. Gene Upshaw. He was trulu a trail blazer in the game of football. You are in my prayers
I was saddened to learn the unexpectant and shocking news of Gene Upshaw’s passing. I met him over 30 years ago (late 1970s) when he played for the Oakland Raiders. He was an active member of the downtown Oakland YMCA where I worked. Gene was always very nice to me and never expected to be treated like a big time, celebrity football player. During those days, he was just one of the guys who came to the gym to workout. I am very proud to say I had the opportunity to personally know him–long before any controversial or negative labels that he was unfortunately given later during his life. My heartfelt condolences go out to his family. Gene, rest in peace. I believe you are now in a much better place.
A great player of the game and a great man of Alpha…RIP Frat….
His family will be in my prayers….
my condolenses go to the Upshaw family
Its hard when we lose a strong member of our community
we are very sorry, as we wish we could have kept him a bit longer
blessed be his family to carry his duty and passion in finishin what he did get to finish
The community in london is very sorry to hear the news and sends forward all blessings needed to get through this moment.
he is special and will be remembered. his gone but bot forgotten
bleesings
To the players, NFL families and friends my condolences go out to the family of one of the greatest offensive lineman in the game. I am a die hard RAIDERS fan and grew up watching and learning about commitment to excellence, and he and the RAIDERS organization where about that. But as we all know we all have to past that way, and GOD is still in control. i lost my father early in the year but he is now among the truly great players of all time, and I know they are talking football for this season. May GOD grant the family PEACE & BLESSING
THE NATION MOURNING THE GREAT BLACK MEN THAT THE LORD HAS TAKEN TOO HEAVEN. MY CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO THE FAMILY OF THE GREATEST LINEBACKER OF ALL TIME.
YOU WILL BE MISSED, BY MANY.
My condolences go out to the upshaw family yor in prayers
My prayers goes out to the Upshaw family, as much as hear about him, he was a good man.
My condolenses to his wife and kids. He was the best NFL Union Leader of all times.
God Bless
My condolences to his wife and kids. He was one of the greats. As a kid in the 60’s, when my friends and I would play football - on offense I’d pretend I was Chuck Foreman, on defense I’d pretend I was Gene Upshaw.
God bless.
YOU AND YOURS HAVE DONE VERY WELL IN THIS COUNTRY I CONGRAGULATE YOU AND YOURS
I met Gene Upshaw many years ago when he played for the Oakland Raiders. My condolences go out to his family. He will be surely missed.
He was a great icon in im life. And you have parys.
He was a icon in my life and you have my parys.
My condolences go out to Mr. Upshaw Family in their time of grief..God Bless.
My prayers goes out to the family and may God bless and keep you in your time of sorrow.
Eugene Upshaw was one of my heros when I was growing up. I wanted to play left guard like him. I had an oppurtunity to meet him one time at a football camp back in the late 70’s. His age of 63 same as his jersey number. I have all the respect and Love in the world for him I wish his family well. God Bless!
Sad to hear about the death of Gene Upshaw. Being a true Steeler fan from the 70’s you can understand how I felt about the Raiders, however Gene Upshaw’s contribution to the game of football cannot be overlooked. My prayers are with the family.
Three greats in just a short time but we all must remember that god makes no mistakes .may god contines to give you strength.
God bless the family in their time of mouring. God is in control. R.I.P
I SEND ALL MY PRAYERS OUT TO MR.UPSHAW’S FAMILY. MAY GOD CONTINUE TO LIFT YA’LL UP! AND KNOW HE MOST DEFINATELY IS AN ANGEL GAINED IN HEAVEN AND WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBER HERE, AS ONE OF THE GREATS. GOD BLESS!
REST IN PEACE *MR. GENE UPSHAW*
OLA JACKSON
We are praying for the strength of the families
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My prayers go out to all the families who have lost someone and the following peoples loved ones who have died acccording to the BET online news: Gene UpShaw, age 63, an 11-time ALL PRO NFL lineman and an NFL Executive Director of the NFL Player’s union, Julius Carry III, age 56, a black film actor who co starred in the Last Dragon and the son of Hip Hop Producer and Rapper Dr. Dres’ son, Andre Young, Jr. who was 20 years old. It’s hard to loose people we love and we need the love of God to come forth more in times of crisis and tragedy moments. May everyones families and loved ones be in the power and will of God. If there’s anything I can do, let me know, my email is queenlove93@yahoo.com. I know what it feels like to loose someone, I lost my brother Brian Frederick, who was in his early 20’s when he died and we are still in need of investigative help to see what happened and to bring to justice any conspiracies that have been covered up.
I feel for them in this time of grief and my heart goes out to the family
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