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Remembering Gene Upshaw

August 23rd 2008 02:17
A host of fans knew Gene Upshaw as the head of the NFLPA ( union for pro football players) but some of us remember his playing days. Gene Upshaw dead of cancer at 63 had a hell of a NFL career.

He was on the really good Oakland Raider teams and joined with Art Shell and others to make a dominating offensive line. He collected three Super Bowl rings and made the NFL Hall of Fame.

Now Gene Upshaw had been under fire of late for the shoddy treatment of former NFL players. He was not very popular but managed to hold onto the top spot in the Union despite that fact.

But nobody can badmouth his playing career with the Oakland Raiders. The NFL has lost a great one in Gene Upshaw, RIP.

Gene Upshaw
Gene Upshaw may be more known for his post playing career.
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Comment by S.L.

August 23rd 2008 13:11


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It's always sad when a legend passes on, Randy. My son-in-law, the ultimate Raider fan is in mourning.

Comment by James Rickard

August 23rd 2008 17:15


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I'm old enough to have been around when Gene Upshaw played. He was truly and intimidating--one of the best as far as I'm concerned. Thanks for this post!!!!!!!

Comment by Bruce Bostwick

August 23rd 2008 17:24


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It's sad that it happened. I don't know who's going to take his spot but is going to have some big shoes to fill.

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