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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.
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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