Gene Upshaw Dead

Retired Oakland Raiders guard and Executive Director of the NFL Players Association Gene Upshaw passed away at the age of 63 on August 20, 2008. Upshaw had recently been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.¹

Fast Facts

1. Born: August 15, 1945
2. Died from pancreatic cancer on Wednesday, August 20, 2008¹
3. Was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer on Sunday, August 17, 2008¹
4. Played for the Oakland Raiders from 1967 to 1981
5. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1987²
6. Was executive director for the NFL Players Association
7. Married to Terri Upshaw
8. Three sons: Justin Upshaw, Daniel Upshaw and Eugene Upshaw Jr

Statement from the NFL Player Association

"We are deeply saddened and shocked by the sudden and unexpected death of our leader, Gene Upshaw. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, Terri, and their three sons--Eugene, Justin and Daniel. Gene learned he was sick just this past Sunday and he died with his family at his side. We ask that the media respect our need to begin the process of dealing with this unexpected tragedy and to begin the grieving process."¹

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