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Newsflash: Hall of Famer and NFLPA Head Gene Upshaw Passes Away

by Bassett on August 21st, 2008 at 11:55 am

Gene Upshaw, has passed away due to pancreatic cancer.  Upshaw was the current head of the Players’ Union who had a controversial tenure.  This might effect the ongoing labor negotiations as a new head, will likely have new agendas and to assert themselves in the start of their leading the union.

5 Responses to Newsflash: Hall of Famer and NFLPA Head Gene Upshaw Passes Away

  1. avatar Johnny Styne says:
    August 21, 2008 at 1:02 pm

    He didn’t bitch and moan when Daryle Lamonica was replaced –

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  2. avatar nyckage says:
    August 21, 2008 at 1:27 pm

    he was a good O linemen but a bad NFLPA now that he is gone we can get a new player and owner agreement done but i didnt want the guy to die maybe just retire

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  3. avatar gary goldberg says:
    August 21, 2008 at 1:46 pm

    looks like a former jet will take over a president #21 in your program and #1 in your heart clark gaines

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  4. avatar D. Greene says:
    August 21, 2008 at 2:26 pm

    he did a lot for the NFL, thats why it is the most succesful league in America

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  5. avatar Harvlis says:
    August 21, 2008 at 11:51 pm

    I saw Upshaw play, many times. He was a force. Oakland had a great line, with T Art Shell and C Jim Otto. When Upshaw pulled, he often pancaked players. He was an easy choice for Hall of Famer. A great loss.

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