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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.