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Gene Upshaw passes away at 63

Former Oakland Raider and NFLPA executive director Gene Upshaw has passed away from pancreatic cancer. Whatever you think of his role in the NFLPA and as an Oakland Raider, Upshaw certainly led a varied and distinguished career in the NFL. Upshaw was a 7-time Pro Bowler and won a pair of Super...

Gene Upshaw, President of the NFLPA, Dead At 63

Numerous news outlets are reporting that Hall of Fame Enshrinee and current NFLPA President Gene Upshaw has died this morning of complications from Pancreatic Cancer. Adam Schefter confirmed the report on Sirius NFL Radio after talking to sources with the NFLPA. Amazingly, no one within the NFL...


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