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

Posted on August 21st, 2008 by Bassett

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.

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

  1. Johnny Styne, on August 21st, 2008 at 1:02 pm Said:

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

  2. nyckage, on August 21st, 2008 at 1:27 pm Said:

    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

  3. gary goldberg, on August 21st, 2008 at 1:46 pm Said:

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

  4. D. Greene, on August 21st, 2008 at 2:26 pm Said:

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

  5. Harvlis, on August 21st, 2008 at 11:51 pm Said:

    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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